Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associate's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg · Debt not reported$63,2492Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport · $13,975 federal debt$61,9253Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster · $10,096 federal debt$61,6104Rosedale Technical CollegePittsburgh · $12,000 federal debt$55,3805New Castle School of TradesNew Castle · $9,219 federal debt$53,6486Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolWashington · Debt not reported$45,920
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $62,400
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,840–$74,620
- State employment
- 15,880
- Projected growth
- +10.9%
- Annual openings
- 40,600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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
Compare every available outcome
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 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg | $63,249 | Not available |
| 2 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport | $61,925 | $13,975 |
| 3 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster | $61,610 | $10,096 |
| 4 | Rosedale Technical College | Pittsburgh | $55,380 | $12,000 |
| 5 | New Castle School of Trades | New Castle | $53,648 | $9,219 |
| 6 | Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | Washington | $45,920 | Not available |
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 Pennsylvania
What do Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) associate's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,380 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $10,096 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Harrisburg Area Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.