Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Mountain Empire Community College
Ranked 9th of 14 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Mountain Empire Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians earn a median $31,066 one year after graduating, rising to $50,129 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $55,935 for this field, ranking 9th of 14 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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