Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Degrees in Alabama by ROI
Colleges in Alabama 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 Alabama
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$316,015
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,282
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Grad rate: 36.4% |
-$246,330 | $32,055 | $29,880 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Remington College-Mobile Campus
Grad rate: 43.8% |
-$261,517 | $31,430 | $32,615 | $12,965 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fortis College-Dothan
Grad rate: 53.7% |
-$275,275 | $30,236 | $25,619 | $10,649 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Fortis College-Montgomery
Grad rate: 44.8% |
-$397,675 | $24,286 | $25,845 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fortis College
Grad rate: 50.7% |
-$399,281 | $24,286 | $27,451 | $13,000 | 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.
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