Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Advanced Technology Institute

Associate's Degree

Location: Virginia Beach, VA•In-State Tuition: $14,568•Admission Rate: 61%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,724
11th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$19,635
Est. from national median (11 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Advanced Technology Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

Advanced Technology Institute graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) associates 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 Virginia

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Advanced Technology Institute$37,724$46,541$19,635*—
National Median$41,438—$17,500*0.42
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Advanced Technology Institute, approximately 36% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.