Median Earnings (1yr)
$25,094
5th percentile
10th percentile in Kentucky
Est. Median Debt
$8,525
Est. from KY median (4 programs)

Where Hazard Community and Technical College Stands

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 Hazard Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Hazard Community and Technical College$25,094$34,083+36%
Perry Technical Institute$57,782$67,583+17%
St Cloud Technical and Community College$57,178$64,995+14%
Institute for Business and Technology$41,695$64,593+55%
Interactive College of Technology-Newport$41,374$43,851+6%

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (15 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Hazard Community and Technical CollegeHazard$4,656$25,094$34,083$8,525*โ€”
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeBowling Green$4,656$46,451โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeOwensboro$4,656$44,899โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexington$4,706$41,731โ€”$8,250*0.20
Interactive College of Technology-NewportNewport$10,970$41,374$43,851$11,106*0.27
Maysville Community and Technical CollegeMaysville$4,656$39,622โ€”$6,760*0.17
National Medianโ€”$35,749โ€”$10,223*0.29
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) graduates

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

$59,810/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award
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 Hazard Community and Technical College, approximately 37% 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.