Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | $41,374* | $31,126 | $8,525* | — |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | $46,451* | — | —* | — |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | $44,899* | — | —* | — |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $41,731* | — | $8,250* | 0.20 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport | $41,374* | $43,851 | $11,106* | 0.27 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | $39,622* | — | $6,760* | 0.17 |
| National Median | $35,749* | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $4,656 | $46,451 | — |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro | $4,656 | $44,899 | — |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $4,706 | $41,731 | $8,250 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport Newport | $10,970 | $41,374 | $11,106 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville | $4,656 | $39,622 | $6,760 |
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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, approximately 40% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.