Environmental Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology, 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 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

How does Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta's Environmental Technology program score?
At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Environmental Technology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Environmental Technology program at Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta?
If Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta's tuition gives you pause, consider that 30 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Environmental Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Environmental Technology from Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta?
At 68,200 annual openings, Environmental Technology has a large employment base. Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption.
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