Environmental Technology at CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus

Miami, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 452 students in Miami, FL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,206/yr, roughly in line with the $38,197 national median for Environmental Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 29.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Environmental Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Environmental Technology's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $34,206 far exceeding the $8,600 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #45 of 63 Environmental Technology programs, CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $38,537 are relatively flat compared to the $34,206 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Environmental Technology offers 30 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
47
Score
48
High End
Earnings $34,206/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (68,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$393K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
29.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$13,150
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,600
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,537
13% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Environmental Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers $59,810 +8.1% 89%
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians $58,890 +1.2% 59%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$59,810
+8.1% growth 89% AI-proof
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians
$58,890
+1.2% growth 59% AI-proof

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Environmental Technology Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Environmental Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering engineering & technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Environmental Technology at CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Environmental Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How affordable is Environmental Technology at CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus?
Median debt of just $8,600 against $34,206/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Environmental Technology through an apprenticeship instead of CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus?
Yes — 30 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Environmental Technology career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus.
Will Environmental Technology graduates from CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus find jobs?
The large job market (68,200 annual openings) works in favor of Environmental Technology graduates. The national outlook is driven by ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →