HVAC Technical Institute
Chicago, Illinois · Private, for-profit · 285 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,187 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,954 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,074 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,869 |
| $110k and up | $24,268 |
| All families (average) | $20,403 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,419 | +$13,337 | clears the bar | $6,851 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,208 | -$3,874 | falls short | $6,861 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.