Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis Institute-Wayne · Wayne, NJ
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 Fortis Institute-Wayne earn a median of $34,064 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 $11,538, about 34% 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 New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS Hackensack | $44,000 | — |
| Eastwick College-Nutley Nutley | $40,270 | $9,500 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood Blackwood | $39,632 | $12,901 |
| Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville Lawrenceville | $34,064 | $11,538 |
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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 Fortis Institute-Wayne make?
The median salary is $34,064 one year after graduation and $46,888 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,538.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.