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Environmental Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
50 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $65,154/yr (29% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Large (68,200 openings/yr)
ROI 8.7x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #5 of 6 Environmental Control Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Environmental Technology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $634K $626K $587K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.8x 8.7x 8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.2x 6.1x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 56% 52% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 50 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$71,760
Out-of-state: $102,720 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$104,336
-45% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Environmental Technology program earn $65,154/yr in their first year — 29% above the $50,644 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

A 8.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Environmental Technology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Environmental Technology is offered at just 6 schools in our analysis. Pennsylvania College of Technology's #5 ranking should be read in that context.

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

with a smaller student body of 4,254 in Williamsport, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers $59,810/yr
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians $58,890/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Environmental Technology at Other Schools

The University of Findlay ($67,266) Iowa State University ($63,707) North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($47,936) Appalachian State University ($47,333) University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla ($12,469)

Other Majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($78,080) Construction Management ($72,940) Polymer/Plastics Engineering ($71,651) Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection ($64,231) Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians ($63,124) Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians ($60,468) Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($58,752) Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($57,854)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Environmental Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology?
At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Environmental Technology is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →