Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates compare to all programs nationally
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 95th 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 Missouri
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $44,715 | $55,077 | $9,298* | — |
| American Trade School | $44,057 | $44,218 | $19,000* | 0.43 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $38,862 | $35,654 | —* | — |
| East Central College | $36,118 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Trade School Saint Ann | — | $44,057 | $19,000 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield | $4,184 | $38,862 | — |
| East Central College Union | $3,888 | $36,118 | — |
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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, approximately 30% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 26 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.