Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Elgin Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Elgin Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Elgin Community College graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | $24,513 | — | — | — |
| HVAC Technical Institute | $41,644 | $28,677 | $6,851 | 0.16 |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades | $39,169 | $46,309 | $9,500 | 0.24 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | $33,403 | — | $13,730 | 0.41 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $28,504 | $35,573 | $6,292 | 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 Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technical Institute Chicago | — | $41,644 | $6,851 |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades Willowbrook | — | $39,169 | $9,500 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford | $16,699 | $33,403 | $13,730 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $3,672 | $28,504 | $6,292 |
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 Elgin Community College, approximately 22% 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.