Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Ridge Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
ridge.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.
Where Ridge Technical College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Ridge Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (66 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ridge Technical CollegeWinter Haven | $3,918 | $26,807 | — | $9,298* | — |
 Manatee Technical CollegeBradenton | — | $45,926 | — | —* | — |
 Fort Myers Technical CollegeFort Myers | — | $44,343 | $40,799 | —* | — |
 Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth | $3,050 | $42,882 | $47,263 | —* | — |
 Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce | $2,764 | $41,239 | $36,009 | —* | — |
 Charlotte Technical CollegePort Charlotte | $3,100 | $40,977 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) graduates
Explore Related Programs
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) in Florida
- Manatee Technical College$45,926
- Fort Myers Technical College$44,343
- Palm Beach State College$42,882
- Indian River State College$41,239
- Charlotte Technical College$40,977
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 Ridge Technical College, approximately 57% 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.