Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

CIP 15.0506 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

67 total including inactive

States

Across 16 states

Graduates (2023)

484

Total completions

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 16 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Oregon and Iowa.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$58,890

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Job Growth

+1.2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,400

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $9,000, and the work is primarily mixed with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 415 (85.7%)

Female: 69 (14.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 57 (11.8%)

Certificate: 427 (88.2%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Investigative

Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.