Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Undergraduate certificate · InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield · Fairfield, CA
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 InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield earn a median of $38,137 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 $9,500, about 25% 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 California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| DeHart Technical School Modesto | $43,927 | $8,950 |
| National Career Education Citrus Heights | $41,695 | $9,238 |
| Institute for Business and Technology San Jose | $41,695 | $9,238 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Fresno | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | $40,368 | $13,000 |
| Institute of Technology Clovis | $39,935 | $9,500 |
| Capstone College Pasadena | $38,740 | $9,500 |
| InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova Rancho Cordova | $38,137 | $9,500 |
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina | $38,137 | $9,500 |
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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 InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield make?
The median salary is $38,137 one year after graduation and $45,750 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.