Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Ohio Business College-Sheffield produces HVAC graduates earning slightly more than both the state and national medians, though the small graduate cohort (under 30) means individual outcomes could vary significantly. Still, the numbers suggest solid fundamentals: graduates start at $37,743—about $2,000 above the national median and roughly on par with Ohio's median for HVAC programs.

The debt picture is actually better than it appears. At $12,416, graduates borrow slightly less than the typical Ohio HVAC student ($12,965) and rank in the 30th percentile nationally for debt. That 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe about four months' salary—manageable for a skilled trade where demand remains strong. Given that 85% of students here receive Pell grants, this relatively modest debt load matters: these aren't families with financial cushions.

The program's position in the middle of Ohio's HVAC landscape is worth noting. It trails the top performers like Butler Technology ($41,108) by about $3,400, but for students who need flexibility or geographic convenience in Sheffield Village, the earnings penalty isn't severe. The certificate provides quick entry to a stable field without the debt burden that would make that slightly lower starting salary problematic. Just remember that with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, your child's experience could differ more than usual from these medians.