Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
Colleges award this field under 7 named programs, from Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician to Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 7 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems. Covers principles of heating and cooling technology, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, installation and operation procedures, and report preparation.
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Moved from 15.0503 to 15.1701
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician
- Moved from 15.0505 to 15.1703
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using water storage, waterpower, and wastewater treatment systems. Covers water storage, power and/or treatment systems and equipment; testing and inspection procedures; system maintenance procedures; and report preparation.
- Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. Covers environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in identifying and disposing of hazardous materials. Covers environmental safety principles, biohazard identification, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, hazardous waste disposal procedures and systems, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Environmental control technologies not listed above.
Also called Air Conditioning and Heating (ACH), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR), Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (ACHR), Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), Air Conditioning Technology
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Median pay
- $61,010
- Hiring change through 2035
- 10.9%
- Job openings a year
- 40,600
To get hiredPostsecondary nondegree award
Explore this career GrowingEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Median pay
- $55,090
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.9%
- Job openings a year
- 5,300
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- Median pay
- $78,350
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.8%
- Job openings a year
- 5,400
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career ShrinkingWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- Median pay
- $60,020
- Hiring change through 2035
- −5.7%
- Job openings a year
- 10,000
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing with the economyEnvironmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Median pay
- $59,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.1%
- Job openings a year
- 1,100
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career Growing slowlyHazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Median pay
- $49,450
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.5%
- Job openings a year
- 4,300
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University NC | 55 | 89% | $15,000 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh NC | 15 | 40% | $13,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology NY | 11 | 71% | $29,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay WI | 6 | 88% | $11,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh WI | 5 | 87% | $12,000 |
| The Catholic University of America DC | 1 | 84% | $25,000 |