HVAC Technology at Fortis Institute-Towson

Towson, MD · Private for-profit · Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

with a smaller student body of 373 in Towson, MD.

Program Analysis

At $35,785/yr, HVAC Technology graduates from Fortis Institute-Towson land near the $36,779 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

AI risk is moderate — 11% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for HVAC Technology graduates.

The median debt load of $13,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #145 out of 260 programs, Fortis Institute-Towson's financial outcomes for HVAC Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,785 to $43,961 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 15 registered apprenticeships mapped to HVAC Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $35,785/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (89% shielded)
Job Market Large (40,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$456K
5.3% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,961
23% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for HVAC Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers $59,810 +8.1% 89%
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$59,810
+8.1% growth 89% AI-proof

HVAC Technology Career Guide

What can you do with a HVAC Technology credential from Fortis Institute-Towson? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 49/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for HVAC Technology at Fortis Institute-Towson?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for HVAC Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace HVAC Technology jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. HVAC Technology work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Fortis Institute-Towson's score of 49/100 reflects this durability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for HVAC Technology graduates?
Beyond Fortis Institute-Towson's classroom route, 15 registered apprenticeships map to HVAC Technology careers — including Air & Hydronic Balancing Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →