Environmental Technology at Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah

Mahwah, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 964 in Mahwah, NJ.

Program Analysis

At $40,778 per year, Environmental Technology graduates from Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah earn slightly above the $38,197 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

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 25% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $14,069 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #24 of 63 Environmental Technology programs, Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $40,778 to $54,059 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
51
Score
52
High End
Earnings $40,778/yr (7% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (68,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$572K
7.3% 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
$14,069
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,059
33% 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

Environmental Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Environmental Technology at Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah?
At 51/100, Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah's Environmental Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Can I learn Environmental Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah?
If Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah'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.
Will Environmental Technology graduates from Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Environmental Technology have roughly 68,200 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →