by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 32 U.S. colleges awarded 255 degrees and certificates in Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 39% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $36,030 one year after completing, rising to $47,810 after four years.
A major in Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology covers Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals 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. Includes Instruction In Environmental Safety Principles, Testing And Sampling Procedures, Laboratory Techniques, Instrumentation Calibration, Safety And Protection Procedures, Equipment Maintenance, And Report Preparation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, environmental engineering technology/environmental technology is a widely-pursued major, with 255 degrees awarded annually. 32 colleges award environmental engineering technology/environmental technology degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 46.
By level, the 255 awards include 5 certificates, 81 associate degrees, 99 bachelor’s degrees and 70 master’s degrees.
Women earned 48% of environmental engineering technology/environmental technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (123 of 255). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (173) and Black or African American (19), and international students earned 23.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees, 4 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks environmental engineering technology/environmental technology schools within 3 states. In all, 32 colleges offer environmental engineering technology/environmental technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common environmental engineering technology/environmental technology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 99 of the 255 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to environmental engineering technology/environmental technology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an environmental engineering technology/environmental technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 81 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 99 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 70 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to environmental engineering technology/environmental technology, at 67.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 67.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 12.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.3% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
| Master’s degree | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology, with an average median salary of $59,318; the strongest outlook belongs to Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health, at 3.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Air Analyst, Field Technician, Environmental Compliance Technician (Environmental Compliance Tech) and Emergency Spill Response Technician (Emergency Spill Response Tech).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to environmental engineering technology/environmental technology, at 159,640.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 159,640 | 3.9% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 135,241 | -1.0% |
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology graduates earn a median $36,030 one year after completing their program, $47,810 after four years and $45,308 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,030 |
| 4 years | $47,810 |
| 5 years | $45,308 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to environmental engineering technology/environmental technology is Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians, with a median salary of $77,085.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,085 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $41,550 |
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology has 4 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 12,516 degrees a year; the largest are Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (11,417), Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician (860) and Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other (121). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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