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1,893 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 238 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in HVACR. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of HVACR graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HVACR Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,893 students earned their associate degree in HVACR. This makes it the 23rd most popular associate degree program in the country.

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

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

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for HVACR majors who have their associate degree is not available.

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
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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
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There are 238 colleges that offer an associate degree in HVACR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
88 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 6% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Intellitec College - Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
79 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Intellitec College - Colorado Springs is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The HVACR program at Intellitec College - Colorado Springs awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 3% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
60 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Of these students, 2% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

44 Yearly Graduations
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. The HVACR program at Hudson Valley Community College awarded 44 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

38 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in HVACR from OSU Institute of Technology. About 3% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, Pennsylvania
34 Yearly Graduations
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Castle School of Trades comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in HVACR. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at New Castle School of Trades.

#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in HVACR from North Harris Montgomery. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#7

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Penn College. About 3% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
7% Women

State Technical College of Missouri is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at STC.

#10

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
29 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hennepin Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at Hennepin Technical College. About 7% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe Community College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Monroe Community College. Of these students, 4% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alfred State College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Alfred State.

#13

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in HVACR from El Centro College. Of these students, 12% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
24 Yearly Graduations
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rosedale Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Rosedale Technical College.

#15

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
23 Yearly Graduations
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moraine Valley Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. The HVACR program at Moraine Valley Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Triangle Tech - Greensburg

Greensburg, Pennsylvania
23 Yearly Graduations

Triangle Tech - Greensburg is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in HVACR from Triangle Tech - Greensburg.

#17

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
22 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Paso Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at El Paso Community College. Of these students, 14% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
22 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Clover Park Technical College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in HVACR from CPTC. About 5% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota
21 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for HVACR majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dunwoody College of Technology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The HVACR program at Dunwoody College of Technology awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, Washington
21 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bellingham Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in HVACR. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to HVACR majors at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. About 14% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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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