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Environmental Technology at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Environmental Technology, consider the program at Western Dakota Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 environmental technology graduations were recorded at Western Dakota Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Western Dakota Technical College
Distance learning is available at Western Dakota Technical College. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Technology Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Environmental Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 13 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Environmental Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Environmental Technology Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 2 associate’s environmental technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Environmental Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, higher than the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Technology Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Technology program at Western Dakota Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Environmental Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,085 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.