Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Associate's degree · Wake Technical Community College · Raleigh, NC

CIP 47.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,100Median earnings 4 years after
$49,134Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates 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 Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $44,477. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,236 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,333–$75,430).

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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 Wake Technical Community College make?

The median salary is $44,477 and $49,134 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.