Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio

Miller-Motte's environmental control technology certificate struggles to compete even within Texas. While graduates earn near the state median for this field, they're trailing significantly behind top in-state options—Austin Community College students earn 44% more, and Lincoln College of Technology grads pull in 17% more. With earnings starting at $32,364 and reaching only $34,770 after four years, this program lands in the 25th percentile nationally.

The debt load of $13,000 is manageable relative to those first-year earnings (0.40 ratio), and it's actually below the national median. Two-thirds of students receive Pell grants, suggesting this serves a population that needs the credential to be particularly cost-effective. The problem isn't crushing debt—it's limited earning potential. That modest 7% growth over four years offers little room for financial advancement.

For families comparing options in San Antonio, the data suggests looking closely at alternatives. Austin Community College's program produces substantially better outcomes at likely similar or lower cost as a public institution. Unless there are compelling reasons related to location or schedule flexibility, this certificate appears to be a below-average pathway into environmental control work, both in Texas and nationally.