Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Virginia Western Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Virginia Western Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Virginia Western Community College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 76th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (29 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Western Community College | $40,629 | — | $9,298* | — |
| Advanced Technology Institute | $38,761 | $36,781 | $15,905* | 0.41 |
| CET-Alexandria | $35,970 | $43,714 | $6,160* | 0.17 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | $32,955 | $37,070 | $10,649* | 0.32 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | $32,955 | $37,070 | $10,649* | 0.32 |
| Tidewater Tech-Trades | $30,448 | $37,629 | $14,750* | 0.48 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach | $14,568 | $38,761 | $15,905 |
| CET-Alexandria Alexandria | — | $35,970 | $6,160 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $14,083 | $32,955 | $10,649 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $14,986 | $32,955 | $10,649 |
| Tidewater Tech-Trades Norfolk | $16,337 | $30,448 | $14,750 |
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 Virginia Western Community College, approximately 30% 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 23 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.