Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis Institute-Nashville · Nashville, TN
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 Institute-Nashville 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 Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $40,038 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville | $39,230 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson | $38,589 | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville | $37,139 | $13,000 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | $34,315 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Jackson | $33,005 | — |
| Remington College-Nashville Campus Nashville | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus Memphis | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Crossville | $28,029 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown | $23,325 | — |
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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 Fortis Institute-Nashville 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.