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Associate Degrees in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering Technology

563 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in HVAC is offered at 75 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 50 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.6% of HVAC graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HVAC Majors

In 2020-2021, 563 earned their associate degree in HVAC. This earns it the #64 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 3,667
Basic Certificate 2,781
Associate Degree 563
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Earnings of HVAC Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for HVAC majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

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 97.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 546
Women 17
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The racial-ethnic distribution of HVAC associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 49
Hispanic or Latino 194
White 253
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 37
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There are 75 colleges that offer an associate degree in HVAC. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Technical College

El Paso, Texas
80 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their associate degree in HVAC from Western Technical College. Of these students, 3% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is Texas State Technical College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to HVAC majors at TSTC. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#3

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
29 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. The HVAC program at Ferris State University awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.

24 Yearly Graduations
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gadsden State Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVAC. The HVAC program at Gadsden State Community College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

21 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVAC. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. The HVAC program at Austin Community College District awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#6

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri
20 Yearly Graduations
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ranken Technical College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to HVAC majors at Ranken Technical College.

#7

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Shelton State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVAC. The HVAC program at Shelton State Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
14 Yearly Graduations

The 8th most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is Antelope Valley College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in HVAC from Antelope Valley College.

#8

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarrant County College District comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVAC. The HVAC program at Tarrant County College District awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

San Diego City College

San Diego, California
13 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego City College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVAC. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to HVAC majors at San Diego City College. About 8% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
13 Yearly Graduations

The 10th most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to HVAC majors at New England Tech.

#12

Mott Community College

Flint, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mott Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVAC. The HVAC program at Mott Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Macomb Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVAC. The HVAC program at Macomb Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
11 Yearly Graduations
9% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is Front Range Community College. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to HVAC majors at FRCC.

#14

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is ITI Technical College. The HVAC program at ITI Technical College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

11 Yearly Graduations

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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in HVAC from CBT College - Hialeah.

10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wallace Community College, Dothan is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVAC. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to HVAC majors at Wallace, Dothan. Of these students, 10% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for HVAC majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HVAC program at Riverside City College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

St Philip's College

San Antonio, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Philip's College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVAC. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HVAC program at St Philip's College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#20

Cypress College

Cypress, California
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cypress College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVAC. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in HVAC from Cypress College.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to HVAC that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Water Treatment Management 292
Environmental Technology 153
Other Environmental Control 72
Hazardous Materials Management 31

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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