Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Remington College-Cleveland Campus

This HVAC program underperforms both national and Ohio standards, with first-year earnings of $31,763 falling below the national median of $35,749 and well short of Ohio's $36,981 median. Among Ohio's 32 HVAC programs, this ranks in just the 40th percentile, while several competitors like Butler Technology ($41,108) and Eastland-Fairfield ($40,131) deliver significantly stronger outcomes. The debt load of $12,965, while manageable with a 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio, matches the state median exactly—suggesting students aren't getting a value advantage despite the lower earnings.

The program does show positive momentum with 19% earnings growth from year one to four, reaching $37,835 by the fourth year. This brings graduates closer to competitive territory, though they're still earning less than what top Ohio programs deliver in the first year. Given that 98% of students receive Pell grants, affordability is clearly a priority, and the relatively low debt burden supports that goal.

For parents seeking the best return on investment in Ohio HVAC training, this program falls short of stronger alternatives available in-state. While graduates do find work and see earnings growth, the initial earnings gap suggests your child would likely be better served by programs like Butler Technology or Eastland-Fairfield that deliver $8,000-10,000 more in first-year earnings for similar debt levels.