HVAC Technology at Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, OK · Public · Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

with a smaller student body of 1,284 in Tulsa, OK.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,310/yr, roughly in line with the $36,779 national median for HVAC Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With only 11% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 15%. Career paths for HVAC Technology are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

At #192 out of 260 programs, Tulsa Technology Center's financial outcomes for HVAC Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $33,310 to $39,740 over five years (19% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $33,310/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (89% shielded)
Job Market Large (40,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$410K
4.5% 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.

Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,740
19% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tulsa Technology Center's HVAC Technology program score?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for HVAC Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is HVAC Technology from Tulsa Technology Center a future-proof career choice?
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.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a HVAC Technology program at Tulsa Technology Center?
Yes — 15 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to HVAC Technology career paths, including Air & Hydronic Balancing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Tulsa Technology Center.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →