Protect our most precious resource with a Water and Environmental Technology Degree
Invest in your future, invest in our planet
By joining the water and environmental technology program, you will not only secure your own future but also contribute to a sustainable and healthy planet for generations to come. Ready to make a difference? Contact Clackamas Community College today to learn more about the program and take the first step toward a rewarding career in water and environmental technology.
Backflow Certification/Recertification
The WET program also provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the state certification exams for wastewater treatment and collections, water treatment and distribution, backflow tester and cross-connection control specialist.
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Required classes for Water and Environmental Technology Associate Degree
Protect our planet, secure your future
A degree in water and environmental technology offers a path to a meaningful career with strong job prospects.
- Growing demand: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average job growth for environmental science and protection technicians, a category that includes water quality specialists, at 7% from 2019 to 2029. This growth outpaces the national average for all occupations.
- Diverse opportunities: Graduates can find employment in a variety of settings including municipal water treatment plants, environmental consulting firms and government agencies. Your skills will be in high demand to address issues like water quality, sustainability and environmental regulations.
- Competitive salaries: Graduates can expect to command competitive salaries in this growing field. The demand for skilled professionals ensures graduates will be well-compensated for their contributions to environmental health and sustainability.
Develop in-demand skills for a career in water and environmental technology
Our Water and Environmental Technology Degree program can equip you with the skills to become a protector water. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, you should gain the skills necessary to launch a rewarding career in this growing field.
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Successfully pass state level 1 certification exams for Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collections.
- Understand the basics of both water and wastewater operations.
- Conduct laboratory analysis for wastewater and water-quality parameters.
Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Operate and maintain water treatment facilities, distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.
- Solve complex problems by applying scientific principles and mathematical skills.
- Communicate effectively within teams and clearly explain technical solutions.
- Conduct and document laboratory experiments with precision and efficiency.
- Prioritize safety and ethical conduct in all aspects of your work.
- Gain valuable real-world experience through internship opportunities.
- Pursue higher certifications to expand your career opportunities and earning potential.
Investing in your future
Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.
