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Career Area: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-506-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Technician
Environmentalist
Research Associate
Food Chemistry Technician

Average Median Wage

$36588

Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology Programs

Environmental and Pollution Control Technician focuses on the field of environmental safety and pollution control. Governmental agencies, health departments, and industry employ environmental health and pollution control technicians to monitor environmental pollution and pursue appropriate procedures to accomplish pollution abatement in the workplace and the surrounding environment. Participating in this program affords students an opportunity to receive instruction in environmental monitoring and abatement procedures, as well as in the latest laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to this course of study.

Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Milwaukee Area 10-506-1 at Milwaukee Area

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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