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 New Jersey

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin$44,075
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS$44,000$38,717
Eastwick College-Nutley$40,270$41,694$10,7030.27
Pennco Tech-Blackwood$39,632$39,670$12,9680.33
Fortis Institute-Wayne$34,064$41,984$12,1060.36
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville$34,064$41,984$12,1060.36
National Median$35,749$10,2230.29

Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS
Hackensack
$44,000
Eastwick College-Nutley
Nutley
$14,846$40,270$10,703
Pennco Tech-Blackwood
Blackwood
$39,632$12,968
Fortis Institute-Wayne
Wayne
$34,064$12,106
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville
$34,064$12,106

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 Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin, approximately 62% 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.