Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at ETI Technical College of Niles
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETI Technical College of Niles | — | $33,528 | — | — |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | $41,108 | — | $6,840 | 0.17 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools | $40,131 | $41,841 | $9,298 | 0.23 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County | $38,833 | $38,474 | $9,430 | 0.24 |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield | $37,743 | — | $12,416 | 0.33 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | $37,139 | $38,752 | $13,000 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Monroe | — | $41,108 | $6,840 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Groveport | — | $40,131 | $9,298 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Newark | — | $38,833 | $9,430 |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield Sheffield Village | $9,385 | $37,743 | $12,416 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls | $14,050 | $37,139 | $13,000 |
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 ETI Technical College of Niles, approximately 73% 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.