Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Dutchess Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in New York (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess Community College | $36,136* | — | $9,298* | — |
| Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | $42,145* | $43,040 | $7,422* | 0.18 |
| Apex Technical School | $36,136* | $41,805 | $9,500* | 0.26 |
| Erie Community College | $29,804* | $47,216 | $6,500* | 0.22 |
| 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 York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES Liverpool | — | $42,145 | $7,422 |
| Apex Technical School Long Island City | — | $36,136 | $9,500 |
| Erie Community College Buffalo | $6,100 | $29,804 | $6,500 |
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 Dutchess Community College, approximately 19% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.