HVAC Technology at Pennco Tech-Blackwood

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

a smaller institution with 996 students in Blackwood, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,632/yr, edging above the $36,779 national average for HVAC Technology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 11% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for HVAC Technology graduates.

At $12,901 in median debt against $39,632 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #105 out of 260 programs, Pennco Tech-Blackwood's HVAC Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,632 to $47,998 shows 21% 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.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
51
Score
51
High End
Earnings $39,632/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (89% shielded)
Job Market Large (40,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$496K
4.9% 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
$12,901
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,998
21% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, HVAC Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pennco Tech-Blackwood's HVAC Technology program score?
This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for HVAC Technology graduates.
Will AI replace HVAC Technology jobs?
HVAC Technology rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 11% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Are there apprenticeship options for HVAC Technology?
If Pennco Tech-Blackwood's tuition gives you pause, consider that 15 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for HVAC Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →