Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Osceola Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (66 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Technical College | $31,997* | $42,286 | $9,298* | — |
| Manatee Technical College | $45,926* | — | —* | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College | $44,343* | $40,799 | —* | — |
| Palm Beach State College | $42,882* | $47,263 | —* | — |
| Indian River State College | $41,239* | $36,009 | —* | — |
| Charlotte Technical College | $40,977* | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $35,749* | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | — | $45,926 | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers | — | $44,343 | — |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $42,882 | — |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $2,764 | $41,239 | — |
| Charlotte Technical College Port Charlotte | $3,100 | $40,977 | — |
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 Osceola Technical College, approximately 35% 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 30 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.