Water Distribution Technology

Green River College ETPL
This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions operating and maintaining public drinking water distribution systems. The program is designed for a fall quarter start, depending upon student composition, computation and computing skills; please contact an advisor for skill assessment information.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,066.78

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Auburn, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

41

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Must be eligible for Engl 100 or above and Math 097 or higher.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

Completion rate

27%

Employment rate

91%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$45.34

Typical (median) annual earnings

$81,671.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

Manufacturing

31%

Utilities

25%

Other Industries

25%

Transportation and Warehousing

19%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
35
Completion rate
27%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
85%
Female
15%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
9%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
41%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
27%
Some college experience, but no degree
30%
Certificate or AA
25%
BA or higher
15%