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

Associate's degree · Southwestern Illinois College · Belleville, IL

CIP 47.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,895Median earnings 3 years after

$43,755Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $36,895. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,236 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,333–$75,430).

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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 Southwestern Illinois College make?

The median salary is $36,895 and $43,755 after five years.

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