Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Aiken Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Technical College | — | — | — | — |
| Greenville Technical College | $50,802 | $49,045 | $12,546 | 0.25 |
| Midlands Technical College | $46,803 | $53,555 | — | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $40,480 | $48,502 | $9,500 | 0.23 |
| Fortis College-Columbia | $35,785 | $38,708 | $13,000 | 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 South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $5,639 | $50,802 | $12,546 |
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $4,788 | $46,803 | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $4,468 | $40,480 | $9,500 |
| Fortis College-Columbia Columbia | $14,576 | $35,785 | $13,000 |
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 Aiken Technical College, approximately 45% 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.