Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Athens Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Athens Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Athens Technical College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical College | $45,356 | — | — | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | $49,346 | $37,801 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | $41,978 | $52,903 | — | — |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee | $41,374 | $43,851 | $11,106 | 0.27 |
| Fortis College-Smyrna | $35,785 | $38,708 | $13,000 | 0.36 |
| West Georgia Technical College | $35,572 | $40,442 | — | — |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston | $3,188 | $49,346 | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | $3,252 | $41,978 | — |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee Chamblee | $11,330 | $41,374 | $11,106 |
| Fortis College-Smyrna Smyrna | $14,929 | $35,785 | $13,000 |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $3,122 | $35,572 | — |
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 Athens Technical College, 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.