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Environmental Control Technology at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Environmental Control Technology, consider the program at Western Dakota Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Dakota Technical College sits in Rapid City, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 environmental control technology degrees were granted at Western Dakota Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Dakota Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Dakota Technical College. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Control Technology Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Environmental Control Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 121 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 117 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Environmental Control Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Control Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Environmental Control Technology Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 2 associate’s environmental control technology degrees awarded at Western Dakota Technical College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Control Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Environmental Control Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, lower 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 Western Dakota Technical College
This Environmental Control Technology program at Western Dakota Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Technology | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Control Technology Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Control Technology program at Western Dakota Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Control Technology graduates, 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.