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Environmental Control Technologies Degrees

Environmental Control Technologies Degrees

Current service members and veterans looking to transition their skills into the civilian workforce should consider an Environmental Control Technologies Degree.

"Environmental Control Technology" and "HVAC" (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) degrees both focus on managing temperature, humidity, and air quality in buildings through HVAC systems. While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, Environmental Control Technology focuses on environmental factors beyond comfort, such as air filtration and pressure control in specialized environments like cleanrooms.

Is an Environmental Control Technologies Degree hard?

With an equal mix of scientific and technical coursework, an Environmental Control Technologies Degree can be difficult for students new to chemistry, biology, math, and engineering.  The program also requires an in-depth understanding of biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental science.

Students learn about equipment operation, monitoring systems, and pollution mitigation, all of which involve complex calculations and technical analysis. Hands-on lab work is a big part of this discipline, as is fieldwork, where students apply their knowledge in real-world environments, sometimes under challenging conditions.

Earn an Environmental Control Technologies Degree

This degree can lead to a successful and lucrative career for former servicemembers. Climate change and the importance of sustainability have created a demand for students skilled in. this field.

Graduates can typically find work in the following industries:
  • Energy
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Government Agencies
  • Manufacturing
  • Pollution Control
  • Waste Management

GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program options to Earn an Environmental Control Technologies Degree

Our list of GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon participating schools is below. Don't forget to explore your other military financial aid and veteran student financial aid opportunities. There is also help for military spouses who need scholarships and other types of financial aid.

Environmental Control Technologies Associate Degree

An Environmental Control Technologies Associate Degree teaches students the basics of science, equipment, and systems used to create and maintain comfortable and sustainable indoor environments.

Jobs with an Environmental Control Technologies Associate Degree

Environmental Control Technologies Bachelor’s Degree

This four-year degree prepares students for higher-level positions (as senior-level engineers or managers) in facilities operation and heating and air conditioning,

Jobs with an Environmental Control Technologies Bachelor’s Degree

Is an Environmental Control Technologies Degree worth it?

The median salary for an Environmental Control Technologies graduate is about $50,160 per year, which is 26 percent higher than the average income for someone with only a high school diploma, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That translates to an additional $205,200 over 20 years!

Active duty service members, veterans and their families can use educational entitlements for low to no-cost degree-seeking opportunities. Programs such as MyCAA (for eligible spouses), the GI Bill, and the Yellow Ribbon program are opportunities to pursue to maximize your learning and earning potential.

GI Bill-approved Schools for an Environmental Control Technologies Degree

Ready to start your Environmental Control Technologies Degree? Check out these programs available at our partner schools:

College of the Sequoias - offers an Associate Degree in Environmental Control Technologies and is approved for tuition assistance.

CUNY New York College of Technology - offers an Associate Degree in Environmental Control Technologies and is approved for tuition assistance.

Laney College - offers an Associate Degree in Environmental Control Technologies and is approved for tuition assistance.