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The Water Science Program at SCC is one of only a few programs of its kind in the United States with direct ties to the United States Geological Survey. Earning the AAS in Water Science provides hands-on experience in the field learning how to measure water flow, collect samples, complete field surveys, analyze and report water quality conditions, and learn about aquatic life and their ecosystems to help improve fish habitat. Additional coursework and training in GIS, water and wastewater operations, and career networking are also part of the degree in preparation for a career in local, state and federal agencies, tribes, and private industry. The Water Science program is designed to prepare students for employment in water resources, including water and wastewater operations, hydrology, and water quality for local, state and federal agencies, and private industry. Students completing the Water Science AAS degree can earn a BA or BS degree in Geosciences at Eastern Washington University in 2 years under a 2+2 direct transfer agreement.
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Completion rate
63%
Employment rate
65%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$27.74
Typical (median) annual earnings
$54,699.00
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Other Industries
56%
Administrative Support
44%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
68%
Female
32%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
24%
30 to 39
37%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
56%
Some college experience, but no degree
44%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%
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