ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Energy Management Technology
Program Code : 104813 Energy expenses make up a part of every business ’ bottom line . Employers are seeking those skilled in monitoring energy consumption with the ability to detect and evaluate energy efficiency opportunities . Graduates of the Energy Management Technology associate degree program are equipped to lead businesses ’ energy management initiatives . Energy managers work within a variety of business sectors : utility companies ; energy equipment companies ; government agencies ; and heating , ventilating , air conditioning and refrigeration contractors . Graduates may also find careers as energy auditors , energy management consultants , or energy program coordinators .
TOTAL CREDITS : 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY : $ 30,000 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Program Code : 105033 Find the program description within the Law Safety and Security cluster , page 65 .
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Heating , Ventilation , Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Program Code : 106011 Heating , ventilation , air conditioning , and refrigeration ( HVAC / R ) technicians install , service , troubleshoot , and repair HVAC / R systems used for the environmental control of buildings and product processes . This includes work on a wide variety of equipment types including residential ( homes ), commercial ( restaurants , offices , hotels ), institutional ( schools , hospitals ), and industrial ( manufacturing plants ). Typical careers in this field include mechanical contractor HVAC / R technician , facilities maintenance HVAC / R technician , wholesale service representative , commercial HVAC / R systems technician , industrial HVAC / R systems technician , and residential HVAC / R systems technician .
TOTAL CREDITS : 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY : $ 43,001 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Prototype and Design
Program Code : 106142 As a graduate of the Prototype and Design program , you can build a variety of three dimensional prototypes and models for use in manufacturing , consumer products , and other fields of product development . You may also build three dimensional models used for architectural design , mechanical design , and props . You ’ re skilled in hand fabrication , high quality painting and finishing , 3D drawing software , CNC machining , RTV model making , and welding , with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking . Career opportunities in this field include product development , prototype model builder , engineering design , architectural model builder , RTV mold maker , rapid prototype technician and pattern maker .
TOTAL CREDITS : 70 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY : $ 40,472 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Solar Energy Technology
Program Code : 104824 The Solar Energy Technology program provides a skilled workforce of installers , designers , and technical sales personnel who are able to assess sites ; design systems ; and install , operate , and maintain solar electric and solar thermal systems for residential and commercial applications in the growing renewable energy industry . Potential employment possibilities will be with existing solar , electrical and mechanical contractors to help expand their offerings of solar energy technologies . Other possible areas of employment are with energy consulting firms , design firms and utilities . With additional education and experience , graduates can expand their careers to energy analyst , journeyperson electrician / plumber , project manager , energy engineer , and environmental consultant .
TOTAL CREDITS : 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY : $ 52,600 *
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