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 Louisiana

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Louisiana Delta Community College$33,675
Fortis College-Baton Rouge$36,485$38,389$13,0000.36
South Louisiana Community College$33,792
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College$33,495$24,230
Delgado Community College$32,550$18,2500.56
Remington College-Shreveport Campus$31,763
National Median$35,749$10,2230.29

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
$16,167$36,485$13,000
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette
$4,210$33,792
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden
$4,109$33,495
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
$4,678$32,550$18,250
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Shreveport
$23,560$31,763

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 Louisiana Delta Community College, approximately 53% 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.