Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Austin Community College
Ranked 7th of 20 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Austin Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians earn a median $47,961 one year after graduating, rising to $67,570 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% above the national median of $53,707 for this field, ranking 7th of 20 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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