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

Remington College's HVAC program produces graduates earning about $4,000 less than the national median for these programs, ranking in just the 25th percentile nationally. Within Tennessee, it performs slightly better, hitting the 40th percentile among the state's 23 HVAC programs, though it still trails the state median by roughly $2,500 annually. The debt load of nearly $13,000 is manageable but above the national average, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41—meaning graduates owe about 40% of their first-year salary.

The program does show solid earnings growth, with graduates seeing a 19% increase from $31,763 to $37,835 between years one and four. However, even after four years, earnings remain below what many Tennessee competitors deliver in the first year. Schools like Chattanooga State and several Tennessee College of Applied Technology campuses consistently produce graduates earning $38,000-$40,000 right out of the gate.

For parents considering this investment, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere within Tennessee first. While the debt is reasonable and the program serves a high-need student population (72% receive Pell grants), stronger in-state alternatives exist that deliver better earnings outcomes from day one. The robust sample size makes these figures reliable, so the underperformance isn't due to statistical noise.