Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest · Newbern, TN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,150Median earnings 4 years after
$37,007Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
36Graduates 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest earn a median of $33,232. 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 Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $40,038 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville | $39,230 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson | $38,589 | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville | $37,139 | $13,000 |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville Nashville | $36,485 | $13,000 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | $34,315 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Jackson | $33,005 | — |
| Remington College-Nashville Campus Nashville | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus Memphis | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Crossville | $28,029 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown | $23,325 | — |
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$30,942
Frequently asked questions
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest make?
The median salary is $33,232 and $37,007 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.