Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS graduates compare to all programs nationally
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (10 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS | $44,000 | $38,717 | — | — |
| Eastwick College-Nutley | $40,270 | $41,694 | $10,703 | 0.27 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood | $39,632 | $39,670 | $12,968 | 0.33 |
| Fortis Institute-Wayne | $34,064 | $41,984 | $12,106 | 0.36 |
| Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville | $34,064 | $41,984 | $12,106 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in New Jersey
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwick College-Nutley Nutley | $14,846 | $40,270 | $10,703 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood Blackwood | — | $39,632 | $12,968 |
| Fortis Institute-Wayne Wayne | — | $34,064 | $12,106 |
| Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville Lawrenceville | — | $34,064 | $12,106 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.