Safety Engineering Technology

The Safety Engineering Technology program will provide you with a background in the areas of Environmental Safety and Health and expand your knowledge of the relationship that engineering has to safety in the manufacturing and service industries. Safety and Environmental rules continue to grow along with a need for employees who have an understanding of these rules. As a graduate, you will be well suited to work as a Safety or Environmental Technician, or a Safety Officer or Manager in Safety or Environmental Departments in Business & Industry.

Fox Valley Technical College is the only technical college offering this degree plan. Based on governmental and industrial standards, the Safety Engineering Technology program consists of 66 credits and is offered year-round. Topics you will study include OSHA, DOT, and EPA Regulation Interpretation and Application. E-learning tools provided by J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. will enhance your learning experience. Some classes are offered on-line. All 449 and 623

Program Name: 
Safety Engineering Technology
Program Number: 
10-449-3
Type of Degree/Diploma: 
Associate Degree
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  • Program can be completed entirely online at this college.
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Employment Snapshot

Median Salary Six Months After Graduation: 
$73,000
Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree: 

Safety Technician
Environmental Technician
Safety Officer
Safety Manager

Delivery: 
Yes - This program can be completed entirely online.
Hybrid - This program has courses that can be completed online and some that must be completed in a traditional classroom setting.