Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Midlands Technical College · West Columbia, SC
$46,803Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,853Median earnings 4 years after
$59,159Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates 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 Midlands Technical College earn a median of $46,803 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).
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate certificate) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $50,802 | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $40,480 | $8,875 |
| Fortis College-Columbia Columbia | $35,785 | $13,000 |
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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 Midlands Technical College make?
The median salary is $46,803 one year after graduation and $59,159 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.