Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at San Jacinto Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How San Jacinto Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
San Jacinto Community College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (37 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Community College | $30,189 | $30,514 | $10,110* | — |
| Lamson Institute | $41,695 | $64,593 | $9,316* | 0.22 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington | $38,043 | $39,791 | $12,139* | 0.32 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $32,414 | — | —* | — |
| Lone Star College System | $32,070 | $47,349 | $5,500* | 0.17 |
| Remington College-Fort Worth Campus | $31,763 | $37,835 | $12,965* | 0.41 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamson Institute San Antonio | — | $41,695 | $9,316 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington Arlington | — | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $2,916 | $32,414 | — |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $3,090 | $32,070 | $5,500 |
| Remington College-Fort Worth Campus North Richland Hills | $19,341 | $31,763 | $12,965 |
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 San Jacinto Community College, approximately 30% 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.