Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN

Engineering Technologies ASSOCIATE CIP 15.0506

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

80%

4 of 5

Female Graduates

20%

1 of 5

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,576

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 $4,576 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 Pellissippi State Community 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 5 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 80% male, 20% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Pellissippi State Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Water Quality Technology Degree Program	71%	100%	100%	$11,201

In the Water Quality Technology Degree Program program at Pellissippi State Community College, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 71% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,201 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

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 Pellissippi State Community College

Location Knoxville, TN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,576

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $17,776

Average Net Price $6,568

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Program Information

CIP Code: 15.0506

CIP Family: 15

IPEDS ID: