Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · South Texas College · McAllen, TX
$25,711Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,624Median earnings 4 years after
$28,124Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
89Graduates 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 South Texas College earn a median of $25,711 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lamson Institute San Antonio | $41,695 | $9,238 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington Arlington | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $32,414 | — |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $32,070 | — |
| Remington College-Fort Worth Campus North Richland Hills | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $30,189 | — |
| Fortis Institute Houston | $30,110 | $13,000 |
| Fortis College Houston | $30,110 | $13,000 |
| Texarkana College Texarkana | $29,535 | $9,500 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $28,849 | — |
| Paris Junior College Paris | $28,207 | — |
| Houston City College Houston | $26,250 | — |
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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 South Texas College make?
The median salary is $25,711 one year after graduation and $28,124 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.