Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Undergraduate certificate · Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden · Hamden, CT

CIP 47.02

$40,075Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,385Median earnings 4 years after
$49,034Median earnings 5 years after
$14,120Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden earn a median of $40,075 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $48,148 four years after graduating (middle half: $30,565–$66,383). Median debt is $14,120, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate certificate) at other Connecticut schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport
$43,235$14,120
Industrial Management Training Institute
Waterbury
$41,746$9,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden make?

The median salary is $40,075 one year after graduation and $49,034 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,120.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.