Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) programs in Texas
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Lamson InstituteSan Antonio · $9,316 federal debt$57,7142San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena · Debt not reported$54,1603Miller-Motte College-STVT-ArlingtonArlington · $12,139 federal debt$51,8374Dallas CollegeDallas · $9,720 federal debt$50,8775Houston City CollegeHouston · $19,000 federal debt$49,5886Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands · $5,500 federal debt$47,4517Galveston CollegeGalveston · Debt not reported$42,8318Fortis CollegeHouston · $13,000 federal debt$42,6459Fortis InstituteHouston · $13,000 federal debt$42,64510South Texas CollegeMcAllen · Debt not reported$41,624
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| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamson Institute | San Antonio | $57,714 | $9,316 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena | $54,160 | Not available |
| 3 | Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington | Arlington | $51,837 | $12,139 |
| 4 | Dallas College | Dallas | $50,877 | $9,720 |
| 5 | Houston City College | Houston | $49,588 | $19,000 |
| 6 | Lone Star College System | The Woodlands | $47,451 | $5,500 |
| 7 | Galveston College | Galveston | $42,831 | Not available |
| 8 | Fortis College | Houston | $42,645 | $13,000 |
| 9 | Fortis Institute | Houston | $42,645 | $13,000 |
| 10 | South Texas College | McAllen | $41,624 | Not available |
| 11 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | $41,266 | Not available |
| 12 | Texarkana College | Texarkana | $39,740 | $10,500 |
| 13 | Remington College-Dallas Campus | Dallas | $39,665 | $12,965 |
| 14 | Remington College-Fort Worth Campus | North Richland Hills | $39,665 | $12,965 |
| 15 | Paris Junior College | Paris | $36,386 | Not available |
| 16 | Southwest Texas College | Uvalde | $34,179 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.