Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Associate's degree · South Central College · North Mankato, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,877Median earnings 3 years after
$76,675Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates 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 South Central College earn a median of $58,877. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,236 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,333–$75,430).
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $65,592 | $14,751 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $56,191 | $20,000 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $52,105 | $10,500 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $47,076 | $17,500 |
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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 South Central College make?
The median salary is $58,877 and $76,675 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.