Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at South Texas College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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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 South Texas College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | $25,711 | $26,406 | +3% |
| Lamson Institute | $41,695 | $64,593 | +55% |
| Lone Star College System | $32,070 | $47,349 | +48% |
| Dallas College | $28,849 | $45,742 | +59% |
| Houston Community College | $26,250 | $42,743 | +63% |
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)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Texas CollegeMcAllen | $4,920 | $25,711 | $26,406 | $10,110* | — |
 Lamson InstituteSan Antonio | — | $41,695 | $64,593 | $9,316* | 0.22 |
 Miller-Motte College-STVT-ArlingtonArlington | — | $38,043 | $39,791 | $12,139* | 0.32 |
 Wharton County Junior CollegeWharton | $2,916 | $32,414 | — | —* | — |
 Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands | $3,090 | $32,070 | $47,349 | $5,500* | 0.17 |
 Remington College-Fort Worth CampusNorth Richland Hills | $19,341 | $31,763 | $37,835 | $12,965* | 0.41 |
| 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 South Texas College, approximately 36% 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.