Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician at Columbia College in Sonora, CA

Engineering Technologies ASSOCIATE CIP 15.0506

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

63%

5 of 8

Female Graduates

38%

3 of 8

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,547

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,547 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Columbia College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 15.0506

Program Family Engineering Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 8 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 63% male, 38% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Average Starting Salary

$58,890

10-Year Job Growth

+1.2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3025	$47,112	+1.2%	75%	primary100% confidence
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042	$39,592	+4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators SOC: 51-8031	$46,608	-6.5%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$44,168

Peak Salary

$73,613

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (4)

● Critical Thinking

● Reading Comprehension

● Active Listening

● Active Learning

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Columbia College

Location Sonora, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,547

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,870

Average Net Price $12,358

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Program Information

CIP Code: 15.0506

CIP Family: 15

IPEDS ID: