Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Elgin Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Elgin Community College graduates compare to all 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)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Elgin Community CollegeElgin | $3,180 | $24,513 | — | $9,298* | — |
 HVAC Technical InstituteChicago | — | $41,644 | $28,677 | $6,851* | 0.16 |
 ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook | — | $39,169 | $46,309 | $9,500* | 0.24 |
 Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career CollegeRockford | $16,699 | $33,403 | — | $13,730* | 0.41 |
 Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield | $3,672 | $28,504 | $35,573 | $6,292* | 0.22 |
| National Median | — | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) graduates
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.