Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Dakota County Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Dakota County Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Dakota County Technical College graduates earn $52k, 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 Minnesota
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College | $52,079 | — | — | — |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $57,178 | $64,995 | $10,394 | 0.18 |
| Century College | $52,870 | — | $13,000 | 0.25 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $46,285 | $54,883 | $7,500 | 0.16 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $4,957 | $57,178 | $10,394 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $6,182 | $52,870 | $13,000 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $5,900 | $46,285 | $7,500 |
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 Dakota County Technical College, approximately 27% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.