Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi

Miller-Motte's environmental control technology program produces earnings that trail not just the national average but also most Texas competitors. At $32,364 one year out, graduates earn about $3,600 less than the national median and sit at the 25th percentile nationally—meaning three-quarters of similar programs deliver better results. Within Texas, you're looking at the 40th percentile, with Austin Community College graduates earning $14,000 more annually from a comparable credential.

The financial picture isn't disastrous—$13,000 in debt with a 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates can realistically manage their loans. Modest earnings growth to nearly $35,000 by year four shows some career progression. For the 80% of students here receiving Pell grants, this represents an accessible entry point into HVAC and environmental control work. However, the debt load runs above the state median of $9,500, which matters when earnings already lag behind.

If your child can access Austin Community College or Texas State Technical College, those programs deliver substantially better outcomes for similar training. Miller-Motte works as a backup option if location or admission requirements make other choices impractical, but understand you're paying more debt for below-average results in a field where program quality clearly matters for starting wages.