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

Undergraduate certificate · Centura College-Newport News · Newport News, VA

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$29,395Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,168Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$14,730Median federal debt
62Graduates 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 Centura College-Newport News earn a median of $29,395 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 $14,730, about 50% of first-year earnings.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
$40,629—
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach
$38,761$15,806
Fortis College-Richmond
Richmond
$32,955$10,523
Fortis College-Norfolk
Norfolk
$32,955$10,523
Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk
$30,448$14,750
Centura College-Chesapeake
Chesapeake
$29,395$14,730

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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 Centura College-Newport News make?

The median salary is $29,395 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,730.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.