Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Hennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,039Median earnings 4 years after
$65,406Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
112Graduates 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 Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $58,164. 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 Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $57,178 | — |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $52,870 | $11,000 |
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $52,079 | — |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $46,285 | $5,500 |
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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 Hennepin Technical College make?
The median salary is $58,164 and $65,406 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.