Environmental Technology at Wichita Technical Institute

Wichita, KS · Private for-profit · Certificate · Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 866 in Wichita, KS.

Program Analysis

Wichita Technical Institute's Environmental Technology program produces graduates earning $37,895/yr — within striking distance of the $38,197 national average for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Environmental Technology graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,000 in median debt clears fast against $37,895 in annual earnings.

Ranked #25 out of 63 programs, Wichita Technical Institute's Environmental Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $37,895 to $39,838 over five years (5% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 30 registered apprenticeships mapped to Environmental Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $37,895/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (68,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$401K
1.3% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,838
5% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Environmental Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers $59,810 +8.1% 89%
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians $58,890 +1.2% 59%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$59,810
+8.1% growth 89% AI-proof
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians
$58,890
+1.2% growth 59% AI-proof

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Environmental Technology Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Environmental Technology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Wichita Technical Institute and 62 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wichita Technical Institute's Environmental Technology program score?
At 50/100, Wichita Technical Institute's Environmental Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Can I learn Environmental Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Wichita Technical Institute?
If Wichita Technical Institute's tuition gives you pause, consider that 30 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Environmental Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Environmental Technology workers?
The large job market (68,200 annual openings) works in favor of Environmental Technology graduates. The national outlook is driven by ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →