Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,495
36th percentile
60th percentile in Louisiana
Est. Median Debt
$9,298
Est. from national median (27 programs)

Where Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College$33,495$24,230-28%
Fortis College-Baton Rouge$36,485$38,389+5%
Remington College-Lafayette Campus$31,763$37,835+19%
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus$31,763$37,835+19%
Blue Cliff College-Metairie$23,326$22,928-2%

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (20 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeMinden$4,109$33,495$24,230$9,298*โ€”
Fortis College-Baton RougeBaton Rouge$16,167$36,485$38,389$13,000*0.36
South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette$4,210$33,792โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans$4,678$32,550โ€”$18,250*0.56
Remington College-Shreveport CampusShreveport$23,560$31,763โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette$22,355$31,763$37,835$12,965*0.41
National Medianโ€”$35,749โ€”$10,223*0.29
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) graduates

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

$59,810/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award
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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, approximately 50% 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.