Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Degrees in Maryland by ROI
Colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$274,437
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,876
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fortis Institute-Towson
Grad rate: 34.6% |
-$211,315 | $33,885 | $31,465 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
North American Trade Schools
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$282,817 | $29,405 | $16,973 | $10,329 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
All-State Career-Baltimore
Grad rate: 49.8% |
-$329,180 | $27,578 | $23,190 | $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.
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.