Environmental Control Technologies at Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta

Marietta, GA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 438 in Marietta, GA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,220 track close to the $38,197 national median for Environmental Control Technologies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Environmental Control Technologies graduates.

At $13,535 in median debt against $34,220 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #43 out of 63 programs, Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta's financial outcomes for Environmental Control Technologies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,220 to $43,500 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 30 registered apprenticeships mapped to Environmental Control Technologies, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
47
Score
49
High End
Earnings $34,220/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (68,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$455K
6.2% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$13,535
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,500
27% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Environmental Control Technologies 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

View all 6 career paths with full salary data →

About Environmental Control Technologies Careers

Your career in environmental control begins with essential, hands-on work. One day, you could be in a homeowner's basement, using wrenches and a multimeter to diagnose and repair a furnace. The next, you might be on a commercial rooftop installing a new air conditioning unit, connecting ductwork and refrigerant lines. Alternatively, you could find yourself at a municipal water treatment plant, operating complex machinery, monitoring control panels, and testing water samples to ensure community safety. These are the core, in-demand jobs where you'll build your foundation.

Read the full Environmental Control Technologies career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta's Environmental Control Technologies program score?
At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Environmental Control Technologies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Can I learn Environmental Control Technologies through an apprenticeship instead?
Yes — 30 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Environmental Control Technologies career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Environmental Control Technologies workers?
With approximately 68,200 annual openings across mapped careers, Environmental Control Technologies offers a large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →