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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Environmental Scientist
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Environmental Scientist across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Environmental Scientist
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | IdahoID | 4 mo | $66,710 | See agency | View guide |
| #2 | MissouriMO | 1.8 yr | $67,190 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | CaliforniaCA | 2 years | $97,520 | See agency | View guide |
| #4 | TennesseeTN | 2 yr | $76,900 | See agency | View guide |
| #5 | West VirginiaWV | 2 years | $77,980 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | ArkansasAR | 2.2 yr | $75,620 | See agency | View guide |
| #7 | NevadaNV | 2-3 years | $80,480 | See agency | View guide |
| #8 | MississippiMS | 3 years | $55,110 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | WyomingWY | 3 yr | $74,060 | See agency | View guide |
| #10 | HawaiiHI | 2-12 years | $75,050 | License renewal every 2 years: $104 | View guide |
| #11 | AlaskaAK | 7.7 yr | $87,060 | See agency | View guide |
| #12 | WashingtonWA | 8 years | $88,670 | See agency | View guide |
| #13 | GeorgiaGA | 2-18 years | $82,030 | $25.00 | View guide |
| #14 | New HampshireNH | 22.5 yr | $79,230 | See agency | View guide |
| #15 | AlabamaAL | 33 yr | $74,660 | See agency | View guide |
| #16 | MichiganMI | 150 yr | $76,670 | The fee schedule for accreditation: $150.00 | View guide |
| #17 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $80,640 | See agency | View guide |
| #18 | IndianaIN | 432.5 yr | $77,380 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
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