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Environmental Control Technologies at The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,266/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (68,200 openings/yr)

ROI 4.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #2 of 6 Environmental Control Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$780K	$765K	$709K
Earnings Multiple	4.9x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	56%	52%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$158,584

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,924

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,126

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $67,266 per year, Environmental Control Technologies graduates from The University of Findlay significantly outpace the $50,644 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

An earnings multiple of 4.8x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Environmental Control Technologies's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $26,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

This program is one of 6 schools offering Environmental Control Technologies in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

Earnings grow from $67,266 to $94,126 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Findlay

With 86% of applicants admitted, The University of Findlay prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,240 students in Findlay, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $94,924 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Environmental Control Technologies at The University of Findlay?

A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Environmental Control Technologies field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →