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Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech in California

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech Schools in California

469 Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

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

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 246
Associate Degree 187
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36

Gender Distribution

In California, a water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.5%
  • White: 36.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech Grads in California

There are 11,980 people in the state and 123,650 people in the nation working in water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech jobs.

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Wages for Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech Jobs in California

A typical salary for a water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech grad in the state is $72,650, compared to a typical salary of $49,490 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

366 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,159 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,045. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Citrus College

Glendora
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,809 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. A typical student attending Citrus College will pay a net price of $5,321.

#3

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,443 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,251. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,251 a year. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Ventura College

Ventura
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,741 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,117 after graduation. A typical student attending Ventura College will pay a net price of $874. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,035 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 18% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Palomar College

San Marcos
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,807. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,913 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,429 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,967 Total Students

A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $6,987. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#9

Gavilan College

Gilroy
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,538 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,161.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,646 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $70,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 788
Hazardous Materials Management 93

View all majors related to Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Tech

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