Associate Degrees in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration
Education Levels of HVACR Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,139 people earned their associate degree in hvacr. This earns it the #59 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hvacr at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,540 |
| Basic Certificate | 7,736 |
| Associate Degree | 2,139 |
Earnings of HVACR Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in hvacr is $41,438. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,861 and the high is $47,767.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in hvacr is $47,420. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $47,420 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $47,420.
The median monthly payment of a hvacr graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $564.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in hvacr. About 95.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,044 |
| Women | 95 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hvacr associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 357 |
| White | 1,361 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 140 |
Most Popular HVACR Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 238 colleges that offer an associate degree in hvacr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Ivy Tech Community College. About 5% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 41,438.
Intellitec College - Colorado Springs comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Intellitec College - Colorado Springs. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Data shows that Intellitec College - Colorado Springs graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Data shows that Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
Hudson Valley Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in hvacr from HVCC. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Hudson Valley Community College make a median salary of 41,438.
The 5th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in hvacr from OSU Institute of Technology. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology make a median salary of 41,438.
The 6th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is New Castle School of Trades. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in hvacr from New Castle School of Trades. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Data shows that New Castle School of Trades graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Penn College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Pennsylvania College of Technology make a median salary of 41,438.
Lone Star College System is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hvacr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in hvacr from North Harris Montgomery. Data shows that North Harris Montgomery graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
State Technical College of Missouri comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in hvacr from STC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at State Technical College of Missouri make a median salary of 41,438.
Hennepin Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 7% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Hennepin Technical College make a median salary of 41,438.
Monroe Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Monroe Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Monroe Community College make a median salary of 41,438.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Alfred State. Data shows that Alfred State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
The 13th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in hvacr from El Centro College. About 7% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
Rosedale Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Rosedale Technical College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Rosedale Technical College make a median salary of 41,438.
Moraine Valley Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hvacr. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in hvacr from MVCC. Of these students, 11% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Moraine Valley Community College hvacr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,438.
Triangle Tech - Greensburg comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hvacr. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Triangle Tech - Greensburg. Triangle Tech - Greensburg hvacr graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,438.
Clover Park Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hvacr. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in hvacr from CPTC. About 9% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Clover Park Technical College make a median salary of 41,438.
The 19th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bellingham Technical College. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,438.
The 19th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dunwoody College of Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in hvacr from Dunwoody College of Technology. Those who complete their associate degree in hvacr at Dunwoody College of Technology make a median salary of 41,438.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hvacr that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 16,706 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,558 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 1,541 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 1,017 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 908 |
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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