Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis College-Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA
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-Baton Rouge earn a median of $36,485 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 Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| South Louisiana Community College Lafayette | $33,792 | — |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Minden | $33,495 | — |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $32,550 | $19,000 |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus Shreveport | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus Baton Rouge | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Lafayette Campus Lafayette | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Blue Cliff College-Lafayette Lafayette | $23,326 | $9,500 |
| Blue Cliff College-Metairie Metairie | $23,326 | $9,500 |
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$25,556
Frequently asked questions
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge make?
The median salary is $36,485 one year after graduation and $42,934 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.