Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,792
38th percentile
60th percentile in Louisiana
Est. Median Debt
$9,298
Est. from national median (27 programs)

Where South Louisiana Community 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 South Louisiana Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (20 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette$4,210$33,792โ€”$9,298*โ€”
Fortis College-Baton RougeBaton Rouge$16,167$36,485$38,389$13,000*0.36
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeMinden$4,109$33,495$24,230โ€”*โ€”
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans$4,678$32,550โ€”$18,250*0.56
Remington College-Shreveport CampusShreveport$23,560$31,763โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette$22,355$31,763$37,835$12,965*0.41
National Medianโ€”$35,749โ€”$10,223*0.29
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) graduates

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

$59,810/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award
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 South Louisiana Community College, approximately 48% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.