Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at United Education Institute-Las Vegas

United Education Institute's HVAC program produces concerning outcomes even in a market known for strong skilled trades demand. At $30,235 first-year earnings, graduates earn about $5,200 less than Nevada's state median for HVAC programs and fall in just the 17th percentile nationally. In Las Vegas—where scorching summers mean constant HVAC work—this underperformance is particularly troubling. Advanced Training Institute, also in Las Vegas, sees its graduates earning $40,633, demonstrating what's possible in this market.

The debt load of $9,500 seems manageable in isolation, but paired with below-market earnings, it creates a tighter financial picture than necessary. The 0.31 debt-to-earnings ratio is workable but represents real monthly payments on income that's already trailing competitors. With 71% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are counting on this credential to deliver middle-class stability, and these numbers suggest graduates start significantly behind their peers.

For parents considering HVAC training in Nevada, this program's value proposition doesn't hold up. Your child could enter the same field with better earning potential elsewhere in the state. The nearly $10,000 earnings gap compared to Advanced Training Institute compounds year after year, representing potentially $50,000+ in lost income over just five years. Look at the other Nevada HVAC programs before committing here.