Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis Institute-Birmingham · Birmingham, AL
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-Birmingham 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 Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-Dothan Dothan | $32,955 | $10,523 |
| Fortis College-Montgomery Montgomery | $32,004 | $13,000 |
| Fortis College Mobile | $32,004 | $13,000 |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus Mobile | $31,763 | $12,965 |
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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-Birmingham 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.