Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Southern Technical College · Orlando, FL
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 Southern Technical College earn a median of $31,990 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 $11,250, about 35% 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 Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | $45,926 | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers | $44,343 | — |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $42,882 | — |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $41,239 | — |
| Charlotte Technical College Port Charlotte | $40,977 | — |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg | $38,884 | — |
| Lake Technical College Eustis | $38,339 | — |
| Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek | $36,966 | — |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie | $36,485 | $13,000 |
| Orange Technical College-South Campus Orlando | $34,860 | — |
| Fred K Marchman Technical College New Port Richey | $34,236 | — |
| Lively Technical College Tallahassee | $33,701 | — |
| Erwin Technical College Tampa | $32,790 | — |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College Panama City | $32,430 | — |
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola Pensacola | $32,004 | $13,000 |
Other programs at Southern Technical College
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$24,817 - Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$24,005 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$18,844 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$22,122
Frequently asked questions
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Southern Technical College make?
The median salary is $31,990 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.