Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Penn Commercial Business/Technical School graduates compare to all programs nationally
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | $29,898 | $41,205 | $19,635* | — |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $51,770 | — | $13,975* | 0.27 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg | $45,808 | $38,739 | —* | — |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | $41,954 | $54,459 | $10,096* | 0.24 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $41,749 | — | $14,499* | 0.35 |
| Rosedale Technical College | $41,126 | $43,954 | $12,000* | 0.29 |
| National Median | $41,438 | — | $17,500* | 0.42 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $17,940 | $51,770 | $13,975 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg Greensburg | $18,513 | $45,808 | — |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster | $9,050 | $41,954 | $10,096 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale | $18,980 | $41,749 | $14,499 |
| Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh | $16,700 | $41,126 | $12,000 |
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 Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, approximately 45% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.