Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Illinois Central College · East Peoria, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,318Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
40Graduates 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 Illinois Central College earn a median of $66,318. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $48,148 four years after graduating (middle half: $30,565–$66,383).
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate certificate) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technical Institute Chicago | $41,644 | $6,851 |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades Willowbrook | $39,169 | $9,500 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford | $33,403 | $13,682 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $28,504 | $7,445 |
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $24,513 | — |
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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 Illinois Central College make?
The median salary is $66,318.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.