Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
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 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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | — | $44,075 | — | — |
| Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS | $44,000 | $38,717 | — | — |
| Eastwick College-Nutley | $40,270 | $41,694 | $10,703 | 0.27 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood | $39,632 | $39,670 | $12,968 | 0.33 |
| Fortis Institute-Wayne | $34,064 | $41,984 | $12,106 | 0.36 |
| Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville | $34,064 | $41,984 | $12,106 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
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
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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.