Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · Fortis Institute · Houston, TX
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 earn a median of $30,110 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 43% 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lamson Institute San Antonio | $41,695 | $9,238 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington Arlington | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $32,414 | — |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $32,070 | — |
| Remington College-Fort Worth Campus North Richland Hills | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $30,189 | — |
| Fortis College Houston | $30,110 | $13,000 |
| Texarkana College Texarkana | $29,535 | $9,500 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $28,849 | — |
| Paris Junior College Paris | $28,207 | — |
| Houston City College Houston | $26,250 | — |
| South Texas College McAllen | $25,711 | — |
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$19,835
Frequently asked questions
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) graduates from Fortis Institute make?
The median salary is $30,110 one year after graduation and $40,699 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.