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Environmental Control Technology at College of the Desert
If you are interested in studying Environmental Control Technology, consider the program at College of the Desert. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Desert is in Palm Desert, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 281 environmental control technology degrees were awarded at College of the Desert.
Studying Online at College of the Desert
Many students take online classes at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Environmental Control Technology graduates at College of the Desert, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Control Technology graduates at College of the Desert are 0% women (0) and 100% men (281).
Environmental Control Technology Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 4 associate’s environmental control technology graduates at College of the Desert, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Control Technology associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Environmental Control Technology associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Environmental Control Technology Concentrations at College of the Desert
The Environmental Control Technology program at College of the Desert breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 281 |
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Control Technology Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Control Technology program at College of the Desert work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Control Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,085 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $66,308 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $48,896 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $31,832 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.