Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Mountain Empire Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (29 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Virginia Western Community College | $40,629 | — | — | — |
| Advanced Technology Institute | $38,761 | $36,781 | $15,905 | 0.41 |
| CET-Alexandria | $35,970 | $43,714 | $6,160 | 0.17 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | $32,955 | $37,070 | $10,649 | 0.32 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | $32,955 | $37,070 | $10,649 | 0.32 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $5,256 | $40,629 | — |
| Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach | $14,568 | $38,761 | $15,905 |
| CET-Alexandria Alexandria | — | $35,970 | $6,160 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $14,986 | $32,955 | $10,649 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $14,083 | $32,955 | $10,649 |
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 Mountain Empire Community College, approximately 41% 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.