Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Degrees in New Mexico by ROI
Colleges in New Mexico ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in New Mexico
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$68,488
Across New Mexico programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,792
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Grad rate: 16.2% |
+$98,998 | $48,204 | $12,541 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$82,220 | $48,204 | $20,930 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Central New Mexico Community College
Grad rate: 28.2% |
+$24,248 | $44,303 | $10,906 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Degrees by State
Browse Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.