Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$53,904Median year-4 earnings

$7,600Median federal debt

1Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles · Debt not reported$59,602 2Riverside City CollegeRiverside · Debt not reported$59,443 3Summit CollegeSan Bernardino · $7,600 federal debt$53,904 4UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park · Debt not reported$44,296 5Fresno City CollegeFresno · Debt not reported$43,563

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

19-4042Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

State median wage: $61,220
Middle 50% wage range: $46,990–$83,580
State employment: 6,010
Projected growth: +6.9%
Annual openings: 5,300

10th–90th percentile: $37,670–$106,840

17-3025Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $60,010
Middle 50% wage range: $49,400–$81,230
State employment: 2,060
Projected growth: +3.1%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $45,540–$111,110

17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

State median wage: $80,480
Middle 50% wage range: $63,250–$104,600
State employment: 7,330
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 5,400

10th–90th percentile: $52,060–$128,880

51-8031Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

State median wage: $81,770
Middle 50% wage range: $65,250–$103,550
State employment: 11,630
Projected growth: -5.7%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $56,030–$123,380

49-9021Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

State median wage: $72,560
Middle 50% wage range: $58,280–$90,780
State employment: 35,130
Projected growth: +10.9%
Annual openings: 40,600

10th–90th percentile: $46,950–$109,060

47-4041Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

State median wage: $56,120
Middle 50% wage range: $47,180–$67,540
State employment: 7,340
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $41,660–$85,470

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Los Angeles Trade Technical College	Los Angeles	$59,602	Not available
2	Riverside City College	Riverside	$59,443	Not available
3	Summit College	San Bernardino	$53,904	$7,600
4	UEI College-Huntington Park	Huntington Park	$44,296	Not available
5	Fresno City College	Fresno	$43,563	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians in California

What do Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,904 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $7,600 among the 1 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Los Angeles Trade Technical College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.