Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Bluegrass Community and Technical College · Lexington, KY
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 Bluegrass Community and Technical College earn a median of $41,731 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 $6,633, about 16% 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 Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $46,451 | — |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro | $44,899 | — |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport Newport | $41,374 | $10,810 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville | $39,622 | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $37,460 | — |
| Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard | $25,094 | — |
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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 Bluegrass Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $41,731 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,633.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.