Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Northeast State Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast State Community College | $34,315* | — | $9,298* | — |
| Chattanooga State Community College | $40,038* | $36,911 | $5,500* | 0.14 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | $39,230* | $26,045 | —* | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | $38,589* | $41,006 | —* | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | $38,043* | $39,791 | $12,139* | 0.32 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | $37,139* | $38,752 | $13,000* | 0.35 |
| National Median | $35,749* | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $4,550 | $40,038 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville | — | $39,230 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson | — | $38,589 | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga | — | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville | $14,644 | $37,139 | $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 Northeast State Community College, approximately 38% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.