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Environmental Control Tech in California

Environmental Control Tech Schools in California

1,598 Environmental Control Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Environmental Control Tech is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Environmental Control Tech Majors in California

Environmental Control Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 840
Associate Degree 381
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 377
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 377

Gender Distribution

In California, a environmental control tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of environmental control tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 54.6%
  • White: 27.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Environmental Control Tech Grads in California

In this state, there are 68,710 people employed in jobs related to an environmental control tech degree, compared to 634,780 nationwide.

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Wages for Environmental Control Tech Jobs in California

In this state, environmental control tech grads earn an average of $59,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $50,160.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer environmental control tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

366 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,159 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

#2

Cypress College

Cypress
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,326 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,646 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#6

Citrus College

Glendora
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $31,809. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

#7

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,443 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,251. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. A typical student attending Chaffey College will pay a net price of $9,977.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,838. Graduates earn an average $31,592 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

#10

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Orange Coast College grads earn an average salary of $36,565.

#10

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,229 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,793 after graduation. 27% of the teachers are full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Environmental Control Tech Careers in CA

Some of the careers environmental control tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 131% $44,000
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 22% $44,300
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 20% $55,140
Environmental Engineering Technicians 15% $54,760
Engineering Technicians 8% $69,950
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $70,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to environmental control tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Drafting & Design Engineering 760
Electromechanical Engineering 586
Industrial Production Technology 454
Construction Engineering 349
General Engineering Technology 316
Engineering-Related Fields 216
Mechanical Engineering 155
Electronics Engineering 108

View all majors related to Environmental Control Tech

View Nationwide Environmental Control Tech Report

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