Best institutions to study Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
Any instructional program in environmental control technologies not listed above.
13 U.S. institutions graduated 120 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 15.0599, a specialization of Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.05), and leads most directly to the Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other occupation (BLS SOC 17-3029).
About Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians programs
Any instructional program in environmental control technologies not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians program focuses on training students in various aspects of environmental control technologies. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that involve managing and improving environmental systems and technologies. It is suitable for those who wish to work in engineering-related fields and contribute to sustainable practices.
Students in this program will gain essential knowledge and skills related to environmental control technologies. Coursework typically includes topics that prepare students for practical applications in the field, emphasizing the importance of environmental management and technology integration.
Credentials awarded
What Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree58 graduates / yr · 8 institutions48%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year57 graduates / yr · 6 institutions48%
- Bachelor's degree4 graduates / yr · 2 institutions3.3%
- Master's degree1 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.8%
Graduates over time
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 308 |
| 2013 | 233 |
| 2014 | 194 |
| 2015 | 194 |
| 2016 | 191 |
| 2017 | 211 |
| 2018 | 150 |
| 2019 | 124 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 120 |
Top 13 institutions for Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 75 | 48% | — |
| 2 | Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SCPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 9 | 34% | — |
| 3 | North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GAPublicAssociate's | 6 | 39% | — |
| 4 | Cape Cod Community College West Barnstable, MAPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 5 | 22% | — |
| 5 | New River Community College Dublin, VAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 5 | 50% | — |
| 6 | Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MAPublicAssociate's | 4 | 17% | — |
| 7 | Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 42% | — |
| 8 | Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GAPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 3 | 38% | — |
| 9 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NCPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 3 | 44% | $24,551 |
| 10 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WIPublicAssociate's | 3 | 51% | — |
| 11 | University of Massachusetts - Lowell Lowell, MAPublicMaster's | 1 | 65% | — |
| 12 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, NDPublicAssociate's | 1 | 47% | — |
| 13 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German San German, PRPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 43% | $10,477 |
Offered in 8 states & territories
Where Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians graduates come from. Each state links to all Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | 84 | Mountain Empire Community College75 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 10 | Cape Cod Community College5 / yr |
| Georgia | 2 | 9 | North Georgia Technical College6 / yr |
| South Carolina | 1 | 9 | Central Carolina Technical College9 / yr |
| North Carolina | 1 | 3 | Methodist University3 / yr |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 3 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College3 / yr |
| North Dakota | 1 | 1 | Bismarck State College1 / yr |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German1 / yr |
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 17-3029, Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians program can pursue careers as Engineering Technologists and Technicians, with an expected annual opening of 5,700 positions. The median wage for these roles is approximately $77,390, and the typical education required is an Associate's degree. The job outlook indicates little or no change in growth at 1.5%.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 15.0599
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Otherprimary SOC 17-3029 | $78,350 | +1.5% Little or no change | ~5,700 | Associate's degree |
Related careers
Other Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians specializations
The 4 other 6-digit CIP codes under Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.05).
- HeatingCIP 15.050111,417 graduates / yr179 institutions
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/CIP 15.0506
Technician 860 graduates / yr56 institutions - Environmental/CIP 15.0507
Environmental Engineering Technology/ Technician 254 graduates / yr32 institutions - Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/CIP 15.0508
Technician 118 graduates / yr14 institutions
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Common questions
What degrees are offered in this program?+
The program offers an Associate's degree, an Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 13 colleges offering the Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians program in the U.S.
What is the typical career path after graduation?+
Graduates typically pursue careers as Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
What is the job outlook for this field?+
The job outlook shows little or no change, with a growth rate of 1.5% and 5,700 annual openings.
What is the CIP code for Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians?+
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians is CIP 15.0599 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.05). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in environmental control technologies not listed above.
How many institutions offer Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians programs?+
13 U.S. institutions reported Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 8 states & territories, awarding 120 credentials in the year. That is 0.9% of all Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians graduates.
How much do Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other occupation, which Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians most directly leads to, pays a median of $78,350 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025).
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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