Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associates's programs at peer institutions in California (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | $40,861 | — | $19,635* | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $40,861 | $44,896 | $19,635* | 0.48 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | $40,861 | $44,896 | $19,635* | 0.48 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno | $40,861 | $44,896 | $19,635* | 0.48 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | $40,861 | $44,896 | $19,635* | 0.48 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia | $40,861 | $44,896 | $19,635* | 0.48 |
| National Median | $41,438 | — | $17,500* | 0.42 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | — | $40,861 | $19,635 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield | — | $40,861 | $19,635 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Fresno | — | $40,861 | $19,635 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario | — | $40,861 | $19,635 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia | — | $40,861 | $19,635 |
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 Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center, approximately 58% 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.