Location: Austin, TX•In-State Tuition: $2,550•Out-of-State Tuition: $10,590
Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,480
60th percentile
80th percentile in Texas
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Austin Community College District graduates compare to all programs nationally

Austin Community College District earns $47k — 60th percentile among environmental control technologies/technicians associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Austin Community College District$47,480$48,895+3%
Ferris State University$48,795$68,281+40%
New England Institute of Technology$53,135$55,032+4%
Western Technical College$35,483$41,277+16%
Texas State Technical College$36,888$34,877-5%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$2,550$47,480$48,895——
Texas State Technical CollegeWaco$7,192$36,888$34,877$16,4170.45
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso—$35,483$41,277$23,2760.66
National Median—$46,198—$17,5710.38

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with environmental control technologies/technicians graduates

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

$59,810/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

$58,890/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

$58,260/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

$49,490/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

$48,490/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Austin Community College District, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.