Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
- Schools offering
- 54
- Annual completions
- 176
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $61k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental science and protection technicians, including health | $49k | +4.0% | Associate's degree |
| Environmental engineering technologists and technicians | $59k | +1.2% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$61k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$58k
Bachelor's
$69k
Top colleges for Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | 0 | 45 | 45 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| The University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington, KY | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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