Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at Portage Lakes Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
plcc.eduEarnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Lakes Career Center | — | $32,597 | — |
| Ranken Technical College | $50,187 | $54,865 | +9% |
| Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center | $41,567 | $49,687 | +20% |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | $40,778 | $48,053 | +18% |
| Polaris Career Center | $37,480 | $44,506 | +19% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portage Lakes Career CenterUniontown | $36,015* | $32,597 | — | — |
 Polaris Career CenterMiddleburg Heights | $37,480* | $44,506 | $6,365 | 0.17 |
| National Median | $36,015* | — | $11,250 | 0.31 |
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 Portage Lakes Career Center, approximately 39% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 51 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.