Associate Degrees in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration
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Education Levels of HVACR Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,893 associate degrees were awarded to HVACR majors. 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 | 11,135 |
| Basic Certificate | 6,566 |
| Associate Degree | 1,893 |
Earnings of HVACR Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in HVACR is $37,526. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,032 to a high of $42,284.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in HVACR is $12,624. 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, $17,365 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
The median monthly payment of a HVACR graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $490.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in HVACR. About 96.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,830 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of HVACR associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 282 |
| White | 1,254 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for HVACR students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HVACR program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 88 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Intellitec College - Colorado Springs. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at Intellitec College - Colorado Springs. Of these students, 3% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
Hudson Valley Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at HVCC.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The HVACR program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Castle School of Trades is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in HVACR from New Castle School of Trades.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. The HVACR program at Pennsylvania College of Technology awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HVACR program at Lone Star College System awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is State Technical College of Missouri. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in HVACR from STC.
The 10th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hennepin Technical College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 7% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Monroe Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The HVACR program at Monroe Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. The HVACR program at Alfred State College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The HVACR program at El Centro College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rosedale Technical College. The HVACR program at Rosedale Technical College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moraine Valley Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at MVCC.
The 15th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Triangle Tech - Greensburg. The HVACR program at Triangle Tech - Greensburg awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in HVACR from El Paso Community College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Clover Park Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The HVACR program at Clover Park Technical College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Of these students, 14% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dunwoody College of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at Dunwoody College of Technology. Of these students, 10% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 12,781 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 1,741 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,646 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 1,004 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 914 |
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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