Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associate's degree programs in California
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho MirageRancho Mirage · $19,635 federal debt$49,4452San Joaquin Valley College-LancasterLancaster · $19,635 federal debt$49,4453San Joaquin Valley College-TemeculaTemecula · $19,635 federal debt$49,4454San Joaquin Valley College-HesperiaHesperia · $19,635 federal debt$49,4455San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioOntario · $19,635 federal debt$49,4456San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterFresno · $19,635 federal debt$49,4457San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldBakersfield · $19,635 federal debt$49,4458San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia · $19,635 federal debt$49,445
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
49-9021Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- State median wage
- $72,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,280–$90,780
- State employment
- 35,130
- Projected growth
- +10.9%
- Annual openings
- 40,600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
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Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 2 | San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster | Lancaster | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 3 | San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula | Temecula | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 4 | San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia | Hesperia | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 5 | San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | Ontario | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 6 | San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | Fresno | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 7 | San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield | $49,445 | $19,635 |
| 8 | San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia | $49,445 | $19,635 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) in California
What do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associate's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,445 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $19,635 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.