Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Midlands Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Midlands Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Midlands Technical College graduates earn $47k, 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 South Carolina
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Technical College | $46,803 | $53,555 | $9,298* | — |
| Greenville Technical College | $50,802 | $49,045 | $12,546* | 0.25 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $40,480 | $48,502 | $9,500* | 0.23 |
| Fortis College-Columbia | $35,785 | $38,708 | $13,000* | 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 South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $5,639 | $50,802 | $12,546 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $4,468 | $40,480 | $9,500 |
| Fortis College-Columbia Columbia | $14,576 | $35,785 | $13,000 |
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 Midlands Technical College, approximately 39% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.