Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,679 | $42,738 to $55,887 | 68 | 99% |
| Associate's Degree | $52,994 | $48,102 to $62,776 | 16 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,224 | $65,488 to $81,055 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +1% (2024 to 2034), about 68,200 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,810 | +8.1% | 40,100 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $58,260 | -6.5% | 10,700 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,490 | +4% | 5,600 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $48,490 | +1% | 5,000 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,890 | +1.2% | 1,100 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.