Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Piedmont Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Technical College | $43,642* | — | $9,298* | — |
| Greenville Technical College | $50,802* | $49,045 | $12,546* | 0.25 |
| Midlands Technical College | $46,803* | $53,555 | —* | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $40,480* | $48,502 | $9,500* | 0.23 |
| Fortis College-Columbia | $35,785* | $38,708 | $13,000* | 0.36 |
| National Median | $35,749* | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $5,639 | $50,802 | $12,546 |
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $4,788 | $46,803 | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $4,468 | $40,480 | $9,500 |
| Fortis College-Columbia Columbia | $14,576 | $35,785 | $13,000 |
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 Piedmont Technical College, approximately 48% 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 4 similar programs in SC. Actual outcomes may vary.