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 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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
ETI Technical College of Niles$33,528
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools$41,108$6,8400.17
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools$40,131$41,841$9,2980.23
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County$38,833$38,474$9,4300.24
Ohio Business College-Sheffield$37,743$12,4160.33
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls$37,139$38,752$13,0000.35
National Median$35,749$10,2230.29

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

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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.