Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis College-Columbus · Westerville, OH
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-Columbus 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 Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Monroe | $41,108 | $6,840 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Groveport | $40,131 | $5,638 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Newark | $38,833 | $9,043 |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield Sheffield Village | $37,743 | $12,416 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls | $37,139 | $13,000 |
| Fortis College-Centerville Centerville | $36,981 | $11,704 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati | $36,172 | $6,757 |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati | $35,785 | $13,000 |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee | $33,403 | $13,682 |
| Remington College-Cleveland Campus Cleveland | $31,763 | $12,965 |
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$27,198
Frequently asked questions
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Fortis College-Columbus 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.