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Environmental Control Technology

1,111 Associate's Degrees Annually
174 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
#27 in Popularity (Associate's)
$50,160 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Environmental Control Technology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many environmental control technology graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 3,743
Basic Certificate 3,573
Associate Degree 1,111
Bachelor’s Degree 174

What Environmental Control Technology Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to environmental control tech and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Environmental Control Tech Majors

Environmental Control Tech majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

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  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Skills for Environmental Control Tech Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to environmental control tech:

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  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities for Environmental Control Tech Majors

As you progress with your environmental control tech degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Environmental Control Technology Major?

People with a environmental control tech degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Electrical Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Electromechanical Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Electronics Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Environmental Engineering Technicians 12.4% $50,560
Fuel Cell Technicians 5.2% $63,200
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 17.1% $42,030
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers 14.7% $47,610
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Mechanical Engineering Technologists 5.2% $63,200
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 14.7% $47,610
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 104.4% $42,680

Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Control Technology?

1,111 Associate's Degrees Annually
14% Percent Women
45% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Environmental Control Technology runs middle of the road when it comes to popularity, ranking #27 out of all the trade school majors we track. In 2021, about 1,111 graduates completed their associate’s degree in this field. This major tends to be male dominated. About 86% of recent graduates are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of environmental control tech majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 47
Black or African American 78
Hispanic or Latino 336
White 554
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 79

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Environmental Control Tech. About 1.5% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

  • India
  • Saudi Arabia
  • China
  • Nigeria
  • Nepal

How Much Do Environmental Control Technology Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Average salaries range from $47,050 to $65,720 (25th to 75th percentile) for careers related to environmental control tech. This range includes all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

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Some degrees associated with environmental control tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to environmental control tech have obtained the following education levels.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma 4.4%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 13.8%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 23.7%
Some College Courses 8.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 20.8%
Bachelor’s Degree 27.0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 0.5%
Master’s Degree 1.5%
Post-Doctoral Training 0.3%

Online Environmental Control Technology Programs

In 2020-2021, 348 schools offered a environmental control tech program of some type. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 193 4
Certificate (2-4 Years) 6 0
Associate’s Degree 206 6
Bachelor’s Degree 3 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 8 2
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Environmental Control Technology Worth It?

The median salary for a environmental control tech grad is $50,160 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 26% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $205,200 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to environmental control tech.

Major Number of Grads
Industrial Production Technology 11,466
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 10,550
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 8,819
Electronics Engineering Technology 8,553
Mechanical Engineering Technology 5,909
General Engineering Technology 4,421
Construction Engineering Technology 4,066
Computer Engineering Technology 3,416
Quality Control Technology 3,088
Engineering-Related Fields 1,898
Engineering Technology (Other) 1,480
Architectural Engineering Technology 1,251
Civil Engineering Technology 1,182
Energy Systems Technologies 1,161
Engineering-Related Technologies 974
Mining & Petroleum Technology 445
Nuclear Engineering Technology 220
Nanotechnology 16

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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