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Associate Degree in Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Management & Recycling Technology

Associate Degrees in Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Management & Recycling Technology

307 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 47 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 43 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.3% of water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 307 students earned their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. This earns it the #91 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 412
Associate Degree 307
Undergraduate Certificate 78
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. About 78.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 242
Women 65
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The racial-ethnic distribution of water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 97
White 159
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 47 colleges that offer an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
31 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santiago Canyon College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from SCC. Of these students, 18% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Citrus College

Glendora, California
23 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Citrus College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors at Citrus College. About 18% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
21 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Canyons is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 47% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Ventura College

Ventura, California
20 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ventura College. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors at Ventura College. Of these students, 7% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Of these students, 33% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
14 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

GateWay Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech program at GateWay Community College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
13% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Cloud Technical and Community College. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech program at St Cloud Technical and Community College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#6

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, California
14 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Bernardino Valley College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from San Bernardino Valley College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#9

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
13 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palomar College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Palomar College. Of these students, 18% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, California
12 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Jacinto College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from MSJC. About 12% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Gavilan College

Gilroy, California
11 Yearly Graduations
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gavilan College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Gavilan College.

#12

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, California
10 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. About 27% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
9 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech program at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
9 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clackamas Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Clackamas Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#15

Solano Community College

Fairfield, California
8 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Solano Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Solano College. Of these students, 33% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
8 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Milwaukee Area Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech program at Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.

#17

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
7 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Red Rocks Community College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,278 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Red Rocks Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#18

Bay de Noc Community College

Escanaba, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bay de Noc Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Bay College.

#19

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Hocking College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech from Hocking Technical College.

#20

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
4 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Southern Nevada is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 594
Environmental Technology 141
Other Environmental Control 58
Hazardous Materials Management 49

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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