Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Ridge Technical College
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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
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.