Associate Degrees in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
Education Levels of HVAC Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 600 people earned their associate degree in hvac. This earns it the #170 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hvac at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,777 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,082 |
| Associate Degree | 600 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of HVAC Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for hvac majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in hvac. About 96.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 580 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hvac associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216 |
| White | 267 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular HVAC Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer an associate degree in hvac. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hvac students seekingan associate degree is Western Technical College. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in hvac from Western Technical College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Texas State Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in hvac from TSTC.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in hvac from Ferris.
Gadsden State Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvac. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in hvac from GSCC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Austin Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvac. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in hvac from Austin Community College District.
The 6th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ranken Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in hvac from Ranken Technical College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Shelton State Community College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in hvac from Shelton State Community College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Antelope Valley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in hvac from Antelope Valley College.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in hvac from Tarrant County College.
San Diego City College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hvac. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in hvac from San Diego City College.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in hvac from New England Tech. About 7% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mott Community College. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in hvac from MCC. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Macomb Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvac. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in hvac from Macomb Community College. About 18% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is ITI Technical College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in hvac from ITI Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Business and Technology-Hialeah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hvac. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in hvac from CBT College - Hialeah.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wallace Community College, Dothan. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in hvac from Wallace, Dothan. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in hvac from Riverside City College.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hvac majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Philip's College. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in hvac from St Philip's College. Of these students, 15% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cypress College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hvac. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in hvac from Cypress College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hvac that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Water Treatment Management | 271 |
| Environmental Technology | 87 |
| Other Environmental Control | 54 |
| Hazardous Materials Management | 38 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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