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 Texas

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
El Paso Community College$27,489
Lamson Institute$41,695$64,593$9,3160.22
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington$38,043$39,791$12,1390.32
Wharton County Junior College$32,414
Lone Star College System$32,070$47,349$5,5000.17
Remington College-Dallas Campus$31,763$37,835$12,9650.41
National Median$35,749$10,2230.29

Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lamson Institute
San Antonio
$41,695$9,316
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
Arlington
$38,043$12,139
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton
$2,916$32,414
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands
$3,090$32,070$5,500
Remington College-Dallas Campus
Dallas
$23,785$31,763$12,965

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 El Paso Community College, 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.