Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Austin Community College District
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Austin Community College District graduates compare to all programs nationally
Austin Community College District graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 60th percentile of all environmental control technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | $47,480 | $48,895 | — | — |
| Texas State Technical College | $36,888 | $34,877 | $16,417 | 0.45 |
| Western Technical College | $35,483 | $41,277 | $23,276 | 0.66 |
| National Median | $46,198 | — | $17,571 | 0.38 |
Other Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Technical College Waco | $7,192 | $36,888 | $16,417 |
| Western Technical College El Paso | — | $35,483 | $23,276 |
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.