Science, animals and the environment: every college, ranked
Environmental Technician at St. Lawrence College
Ontario College Diploma · Cornwall campus
Program code: 0964
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What do you need to get into St. Lawrence Environmental Technician?
The school says
Meet the course requirements
Length
2 years
Field placement
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology or Chemistry at the C or U level
How much does St. Lawrence Environmental Technician cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition, first year
$3,254
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$14,400 to $15,500
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole program, all in
$26,300 to $27,400
2 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $3,300 first year, $6,500 in all
- Student fees
- $1,000 first year, $2,000 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,200 to $11,200 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $7,700 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Cornwall, $638 a month
What careers does St. Lawrence Environmental Technician lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Veterinary TechnicianThe nurse, anesthetist and lab tech of the animal clinic. Two years of college (three in Quebec), hands-on every day, and a Job Bank median of about $48,000 a year.$48kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Environmental TechnicianTake the samples, run the instruments and gather the field data the reports are built on. Two years of college (three in Quebec) gets you in.$70kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Laboratory TechnicianRun the tests that keep water, food, fuel and medicine safe. Two years of college (three in Quebec) and you are working.$62kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study science, animals and the environment?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Animal CareDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,212 |
| Animal CareSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Animal GroomingNorthern, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
| Arboriculture (Co-op)Fleming, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,629 |
| Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Cosmetic ScienceSeneca, Ontario | 65% minimum average | Not published |
| BiotechnologyCentennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
| BiotechnologyFanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with St. Lawrence College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.