Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Owensboro Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Owensboro Community and Technical College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | $44,899 | — | — | — |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | $46,451 | — | — | — |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $41,731 | — | $8,250 | 0.20 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport | $41,374 | $43,851 | $11,106 | 0.27 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | $39,622 | — | $6,760 | 0.17 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $37,460 | — | $11,584 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223 | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $4,656 | $46,451 | — |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $4,706 | $41,731 | $8,250 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport Newport | $10,970 | $41,374 | $11,106 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville | $4,656 | $39,622 | $6,760 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $4,706 | $37,460 | $11,584 |
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 Owensboro Community and Technical College, approximately 30% 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.