Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis College-Smyrna · Smyrna, GA
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 College-Smyrna earn a median of $35,785 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 $13,000, about 36% 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 Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston | $49,346 | — |
| Athens Technical College Athens | $45,356 | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | $41,978 | — |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee Chamblee | $41,374 | $10,810 |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $35,572 | — |
| Augusta Technical College Augusta | $34,877 | — |
| Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins | $34,320 | — |
| United Education Institute-Morrow Morrow | $33,444 | $9,500 |
| United Education Institute-Stone Mountain Stone Mountain | $23,433 | $9,500 |
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$32,453
Frequently asked questions
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Fortis College-Smyrna make?
The median salary is $35,785 one year after graduation and $43,961 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.