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

Remington College-Memphis delivers HVAC training that falls short of what you'd expect in Tennessee's competitive market. With first-year earnings of $31,763, graduates earn about $2,500 less than the state median and $4,000 below the national average for HVAC programs. Among Tennessee's 23 HVAC programs, this ranks at just the 40th percentile—meaning most in-state alternatives produce better-earning graduates.

The debt picture offers some relief, with $12,965 in typical borrowing that matches the state median and creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41. However, when 91% of students receive Pell grants, many families are already stretching financially and need programs that maximize earning potential. The 19% earnings growth to $37,835 by year four helps close the gap but doesn't fully compensate for the weaker starting position.

Tennessee offers notably stronger HVAC programs at schools like Chattanooga State ($40,038 starting salary) and several Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology that consistently produce graduates earning $38,000-$39,000 from day one. For families investing in technical training, exploring these higher-performing in-state options could mean an extra $6,000-$8,000 in first-year earnings—a significant difference when building a skilled trades career.