Natural Resources-Water Quality

Green River College ETPL
This program prepares graduates to work in a variety of outdoor careers. Graduates monitor stream, lake, and wetland systems for water quality and functions of physical, biological, and chemical parameters. They identify plants and animals using taxonomic keys. They assist wetlands delineation and GPS/map their location. Graduates also apply and follow environmental regulations regarding stream and wetland protection.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,312.56

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Auburn, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

132

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

Completion rate

97%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.81

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,962.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

Other Industries

29%

Retail Trade

21%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

10%

Administrative Support

10%

Education

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
57
Completion rate
97%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
46%
Female
54%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
18%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
53%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
25%
Some college experience, but no degree
27%
Certificate or AA
29%
BA or higher
15%