Why Study Quality Control & Safety?

Over the past few decades, companies have grown more concerned about the quality of their output and the safety of their employees. Not only do safe workplaces require fewer shutdowns, they tend to attract more effective employees. Therefore, demand for specialized career training has resulted in a wave of new quality control and safety degree programs from a variety of colleges and universities.
Quality Control & Safety Degree Programs

• Certificate Programs
• Associate's Degree Programs
• Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Master's Degree Programs

Career & Salary Options for Quality Control & Safety Degree Professionals

Graduates of quality control and safety degree programs can find jobs at all levels of organizations, in most industries. For instance, government statistics indicate that civil engineering technicians with workplace safety certifications can earn more than $40,000 per year. Graduates of more specialized degree programs can land jobs as occupational safety technicians with salaries of $54,000 or more. Industrial production managers with Six Sigma training and workplace safety certification can earn over $77,000 per year.

Typical Quality Control & Safety Course Work

Most employers that hire experts in quality control and safety prefer to recruit job seekers with specific industry or government certifications. Therefore, many colleges and universities now structure courses and degree programs to cater to the needs of the job market. Typical concentrations include preparation for:

• Six Sigma Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Exam
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) Exam

Quality Control & Safety Online Education Options

Working adults can find a variety of online degree programs and certificate courses to help prepare for industry certification in quality control and safety. Some students can use their own employers as the settings for projects related to online education courses. Many online degree programs also offer access to career development programs, including alumni networks, employment coaching services, and job placement initiatives. By combining workplace experience with online education, students can gain the skills and certifications necessary to earn higher salaries.
Sources:
Business & Legal Reports
National Institutes of Health
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

Joe Taylor Jr. is an internal business consultant for a Fortune 500 company, who writes about finance, culture, and design. He holds a bachelor's of science in communications from Ithaca College.