by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 245 associate degrees in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration to qualified students.
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The hvacr associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality hvacr program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration.
It's hard to beat Chippewa Valley Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration. CVTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Eau Claire.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Chippewa Valley Technical College
It is hard to beat Madison Area Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration. Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Madison.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Madison Area Technical College
Western Technical College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration. Western Technical College is a small public college located in the small city of La Crosse.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Western Technical College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration has to look into Gateway Technical College. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Kenosha.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Gateway Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Indianapolis.
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration associate degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College receive an earnings boost of about $3,479 over the average income of heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration graduates.
More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Ivy Tech Community College
Located in the small suburb of Lima, University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the hvacr program state that they receive average early career income of $35,484.
More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from University of Northwestern Ohio
Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the hvacr program state that they receive average early career income of $37,204.
More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Southwestern Illinois College
ECC is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Elgin.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Elgin Community College
Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Grand Rapids Community College
Explore the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration is one of 7 different types of Mechanic & Repair Technologies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 245 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 1,845 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 224 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 101 |
| Mechanics & Repairers | 65 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 5 |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 2 |
