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Undergraduate Certificate in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration

Undergraduate Certificates in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration

12,175 Yearly Graduations
$31,754 Median Salary
$9,500 Median Debt
There are 502 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of hvacr graduates were international students.

Education Levels of HVACR Majors

In 2021-2022, 12,175 earned their undergraduate certificate in hvacr. This makes it the 8th most popular undergraduate certificate 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 12,175
Basic Certificate 7,684
Associate Degree 2,032

Earnings of HVACR Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in hvacr is $31,754. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,556 and the high is $34,205.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in hvacr is $9,500. 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, $13,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,500.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $101.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in hvacr. About 96.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 11,772
Women 403
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The racial-ethnic distribution of hvacr undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 316
Black or African American 2,329
Hispanic or Latino 2,777
White 4,301
International Students 22
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,430
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There are 502 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern Technical College

Orlando, Florida
270 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hvacr majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 270 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at Southern Technical College. About 4% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, Illinois
179 Yearly Graduations
1% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ETI School of Skilled Trades comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 179 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at ETI. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women.

#3

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, New York
143 Yearly Graduations
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Apex Technical School. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at Apex Technical School.

#3

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, New Jersey
143 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennco Tech-Blackwood is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at Pennco Tech-Blackwood. Of these students, 2% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford

Bridgeport, Connecticut
142 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 people received their undergraduate certificate in hvacr from Porter and Chester Institute. Of these students, 6% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Brownson Technical School

Anaheim, California
142 Yearly Graduations
1% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brownson Technical School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at Brownson Technical School. About 1% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

MIAT College of Technology

Canton, Michigan
139 Yearly Graduations
1% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

MIAT College of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The hvacr program at MIAT College of Technology awarded 139 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 1% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
139 Yearly Graduations
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 people received their undergraduate certificate in hvacr from National University College.

138 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Career College - Houston Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hvacr program at Florida Career College - Houston Campus awarded 138 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, California
133 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

UEI College-Riverside comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hvacr program at UEI College-Riverside awarded 133 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

United Education Institute-Anaheim

Garden Grove, California
132 Yearly Graduations
1% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute-Anaheim is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The hvacr program at United Education Institute-Anaheim awarded 132 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 1% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Florida Career College - Orlando

Orlando, Florida
125 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Career College - Orlando is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hvacr program at Florida Career College - Orlando awarded 125 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

118 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 118 people received their undergraduate certificate in hvacr from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus. Of these students, 3% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

United Education Institute-Ontario

Ontario, California
115 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute-Ontario comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at United Education Institute-Ontario. About 4% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
114 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for hvacr majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The hvacr program at Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes awarded 114 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

United Education Institute-Encino

Reseda, California
113 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United Education Institute-Encino comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The hvacr program at United Education Institute-Encino awarded 113 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 2% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
113 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in hvacr. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The hvacr program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 113 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#18

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
112 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Charter College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 undergraduate certificates were handed out to hvacr majors at Charter College. About 4% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Florida Career College - West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, Florida
109 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Career College - West Palm Beach comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate in hvacr from Florida Career College - West Palm Beach. Of these students, 2% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Florida Career College - Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach, Florida
109 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Career College - Boynton Beach comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in hvacr. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The hvacr program at Florida Career College - Boynton Beach awarded 109 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.

HVACR Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 12,175

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hvacr that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 27,313
Heavy Equipment Maintenance 2,648
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 1,814
Precision Systems Maintenance 836
Other Mechanic Technologies 181

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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