Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Degrees in Kentucky by ROI
Colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$181,269
Across Kentucky programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,138
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Interactive College of Technology-Newport
Grad rate: 34.8% |
-$114,151 | $38,082 | $20,798 | $11,106 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Hazard Community and Technical College
Grad rate: 45.6% |
-$199,747 | $32,622 | $12,187 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Grad rate: 38.3% |
-$229,911 | $31,126 | $12,431 | 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.