Recycling Technology Degree

The degree grouping of Water Quality, Wastewater Treatment, and Recycling Technology is a field of study focused on the biological, chemical, physical, and radiological components of water along with the efficient usage of water. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer recycling technology degrees.

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Lewis and Clark Community College

903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL

Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) offers students a vibrant environment dedicated to academic freedom, equality of opportunity and human dignity. The diverse student ethnicity and personalized attention that the college boasts is the result of planning approach to promote inclusion and mutual respect.

Founded in 1970 with a first batch of 450 students, L&C currently serves a student body of over 26,000 members enrolling annually. The Godfrey, Illinois, campus offers more than 40 certificate and associate degree options with several transfer options for students seeking higher education. In addition, there are two other campus locations - in Alton and Edwardsville. L&C has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades, with an unbroken string of 17 enrollment growth years.

L&C offers tuition starting at $7,812 per year, exclusive of other costs. The heritage campus is well-known and has buildings placed strategically close to each other to save students commuting time between classes. Class sizes are small, which allows personalized attention from highly qualified instructors. The college also offers several other learning opportunities such as online learning, adult basic education, high school partnerships, transfer programs, workforce training solutions and more.

Extracurricular activity opportunities abound with the several student clubs and organizations. Athletic events, cultural activities and music performances on and off campus round out the education experience of students enrolling at the college. Though more expensive than similar community colleges in the state, L&C provides a well-rounded curriculum in a semi-rural setting that brings students closer to each other as well as the communities that they are a part of.

Students Enrolled in the Recycling Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lewis and Clark Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Description

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).