Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all environmental control technologies/technicians certificate 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 Pennsylvania
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (2 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | $36,515 | $34,339 | — | — |
| Erie Institute of Technology Inc | $38,031 | $45,709 | $13,022 | 0.34 |
| National Median | $36,015 | — | $11,250 | 0.31 |
Other Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Institute of Technology Inc Erie | $15,768 | $38,031 | $13,022 |
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 Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, approximately 61% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.