Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Lively Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Lively Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Lively Technical College graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 37th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
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 Florida
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (66 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Technical College | $33,701 | $36,046 | $9,298* | — |
| Manatee Technical College | $45,926 | — | —* | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College | $44,343 | $40,799 | —* | — |
| Palm Beach State College | $42,882 | $47,263 | —* | — |
| Indian River State College | $41,239 | $36,009 | —* | — |
| Charlotte Technical College | $40,977 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | — | $45,926 | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers | — | $44,343 | — |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $42,882 | — |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $2,764 | $41,239 | — |
| Charlotte Technical College Port Charlotte | $3,100 | $40,977 | — |
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 Lively Technical College, approximately 24% 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.