Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at New Castle School of Trades
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How New Castle School of Trades graduates compare to all programs nationally
New Castle School of Trades graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 58th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle School of Trades | $37,288 | — | — | — |
| YTI Career Institute-York | $44,157 | $45,392 | $9,212 | 0.21 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $38,417 | $47,217 | $13,000 | 0.34 |
| Orleans Technical College | $37,848 | $41,321 | $7,521 | 0.20 |
| All-State Career School | $33,283 | $36,526 | $13,000 | 0.39 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | $30,823 | $38,829 | $10,342 | 0.34 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTI Career Institute-York York | — | $44,157 | $9,212 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol Bristol | — | $38,417 | $13,000 |
| Orleans Technical College Philadelphia | — | $37,848 | $7,521 |
| All-State Career School Essington | — | $33,283 | $13,000 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton Scranton | $14,444 | $30,823 | $10,342 |
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 New Castle School of Trades, approximately 62% 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.