Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) at Wharton County Junior College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Wharton County Junior College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Wharton County Junior College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 29th percentile of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician (hac, hacr, hvac, hvacr) certificate programs nationally.
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College | $32,414 | — | $10,110* | — |
| Lamson Institute | $41,695 | $64,593 | $9,316* | 0.22 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington | $38,043 | $39,791 | $12,139* | 0.32 |
| Lone Star College System | $32,070 | $47,349 | $5,500* | 0.17 |
| Remington College-Fort Worth Campus | $31,763 | $37,835 | $12,965* | 0.41 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus | $31,763 | $37,835 | $12,965* | 0.41 |
| National Median | $35,749 | — | $10,223* | 0.29 |
Other Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamson Institute San Antonio | — | $41,695 | $9,316 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington Arlington | — | $38,043 | $12,139 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $3,090 | $32,070 | $5,500 |
| Remington College-Fort Worth Campus North Richland Hills | $19,341 | $31,763 | $12,965 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas | $23,785 | $31,763 | $12,965 |
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 Wharton County Junior College, approximately 27% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.