Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Northwest Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Technical College | — | — | — | — |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $57,178 | $64,995 | $10,394 | 0.18 |
| Century College | $52,870 | — | $13,000 | 0.25 |
| Dakota County Technical College | $52,079 | — | — | — |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $46,285 | $54,883 | $7,500 | 0.16 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $4,957 | $57,178 | $10,394 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $6,182 | $52,870 | $13,000 |
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $6,419 | $52,079 | — |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $5,900 | $46,285 | $7,500 |
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 Technical College, approximately 33% 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.