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Career Area: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-603-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Chemical Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Chemical Operator
Chemical Technician
Senior Technician
Analytical Chemist

Average Median Wage

$36000

Chemical Technician Programs

The Chemical Technician program trains students to perform as an analyst or chemist assistant in paint, plastics, polymer, solvent, electric power, and manufacturing companies. Most program graduates work in laboratories analyzing raw materials and finished products. Chemical technicians, therefore, assure the quality of the products of the manufacturing, chemical, and allied industries.

Chemical Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Milwaukee Area Chemical Technician at Milwaukee Area

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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