Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Associate's degree · San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage · Rancho Mirage, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage earn a median of $40,861 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,236 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,333–$75,430). Median debt is $19,584, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster | $40,861 | $19,584 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula | $40,861 | $19,584 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia | $40,861 | $19,584 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario | $40,861 | $19,584 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Fresno | $40,861 | $19,584 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield | $40,861 | $19,584 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | $40,861 | $19,584 |
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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 San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage make?
The median salary is $40,861 one year after graduation and $50,235 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,584.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.