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HVAC Technology

260 schools compared · Average earnings $36,780/yr

Quick Facts: HVAC Technology Training

Where it's offered

HVAC Technology programs are offered at 260 schools across 38 states. Most students attend a school within driving distance of home — use the state picker below to see programs near you.

Earnings expectations

Graduates earn approximately $36,780/year on average one year after completion, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Pay scales with experience, certifications, and regional cost-of-living.

Apprenticeship pathways

The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes 15 registered apprenticeship pathways related to HVAC Technology — earn-while-you-learn alternatives to traditional schooling. See apprenticeship.gov for the federal registry.

Program quality benchmark

Across the 260 schools we analyze, the average TradeSchoolOutlook Score is 46/100. Higher-scoring programs combine strong graduate earnings, manageable cost, and strong job-market demand — see the leaderboard further down for the highest-rated options.

What HVAC Technology Graduates Do

Your career in HVACR begins with your hands on the tools. As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside a senior technician, learning to use pressure gauges on a residential AC unit or a multimeter to diagnose a faulty furnace circuit board in a chilly basement. Soon, you'll be driving the service van, independently tackling everything from routine maintenance to emergency repairs on commercial rooftops. This is skilled, physical work that requires you to be on-site—it can’t be automated or outsourced.

With a few years of experience, your path and earnings expand significantly. You might become a journeyman installer leading a crew on new construction projects, or specialize in high-demand areas like commercial refrigeration for grocery stores. The strong and growing demand for skilled technicians means steady work and increasing pay as you gain certifications. Many experienced pros eventually go on to launch their own successful contracting businesses, setting their own hours and maximizing their income potential.

Closely-related paths include Mechanics & Repair, Precision Systems Repair, and Electrical Repair Technology, which share overlapping job markets and training components.

Schools Offering

260

Avg Grad Earnings

$36,780/yr

Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score

46/100

Apprenticeship Paths

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Registered Apprenticeship Pathways

The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes 15 registered apprenticeship occupations related to HVAC Technology. Apprenticeships let you earn while you learn — most have zero tuition costs and pay wages from day one.

Apprenticeship	Training Hours	Type	Salary RangeSalary	Growth
Air & Hydronic Balancing Technician RAPIDS 990	6000 hrs ~3.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (Existing Title: Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Ser) RAPIDS 0637R	8000 hrs ~4.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Environmental Control Syst. Install/Services (Hvac) RAPIDS 0637R2	8000 hrs ~4.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Furnace Installer RAPIDS 794	6000 hrs ~3.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Furnace Installer & Repairer RAPIDS 678	8000 hrs ~4.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanic & Installer RAPIDS 0637R1	8000 hrs ~4.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Ser RAPIDS 637	6000 hrs ~3.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Heating & Air-Conditioner Install/Ser RAPIDS 0637CL	8500-10000 hrs	Hybrid	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (Ex. Tit: Heating&Air Cond. Inst/Ser) RAPIDS 0637HY	8500-10000 hrs	Hybrid	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (Ex. Tit: Heating&Air Cond. Inst/Ser) RAPIDS 0637R	8500 hrs ~4.2 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Oil Burner-Servicer & Installer RAPIDS 966	4000 hrs ~2.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic (Existing Title: Refrigeration Maint) RAPIDS 0666HY	7480-8800 hrs	Hybrid	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Maintenance (Existing Title: Refrigeration Mechanic) RAPIDS **0666R	7328 hrs ~3.7 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Refrigeration Mechanic (Any Ind) RAPIDS 666	6000 hrs ~3.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%
Refrigeration Unit Repairer RAPIDS 918	6000 hrs ~3.0 yrs	Time	$48K – $59,810 – $75K	8.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database (RAPIDS). Wages and job growth from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 projections.

Find HVAC Technology Programs in Your State

Trade and community college programs are local decisions — most students pick a school within driving distance. HVAC Technology is offered at 260 schools across 38 states. Pick your state to see a local comparison (states with fewer programs link to the state hub).

California (36) Florida (30) Texas (16) Pennsylvania (14) Tennessee (13) Ohio (12) Georgia (10) Virginia (10) Louisiana (9) Kentucky (7) Minnesota (7) Puerto Rico (7) New York (6) Alabama (5) Illinois (5) Missouri (5) New Jersey (5) Arizona (4) Massachusetts (4) Michigan (4) Oklahoma (4) South Carolina (4) Washington (4) Connecticut (3) Maryland (3) Iowa (2) Indiana (2) Kansas (2) Nevada (2) Wisconsin (2) Alaska (1) Colorado (1) Maine (1) North Carolina (1) Nebraska (1) Rhode Island (1) Utah (1) West Virginia (1)

Which school is best for HVAC Technology? See our complete ranking of 260 programs →

Top HVAC Technology Programs Nationally

For context, here are the highest-scoring HVAC Technology programs in the country. Most students attend a school within 60 miles of home, so your state list above is usually more actionable — but these are the benchmarks others compete against.

Top 20 of 260 schools ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click any row for full earnings projections and career analysis.

#	School	Score	Earnings	ROI
1	St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN	71 70–71	$57,178/yr	127.1x
2	Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA	71 69–71	$49,346/yr	155.4x
3	Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville, NC	71 69–71	$46,491/yr	234.0x
4	Western Technical College La Crosse, WI	70 69–70	$52,820/yr	111.0x
5	Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO	70 67–70	$44,715/yr	165.6x
6	Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC	69 66–69	$46,803/yr	122.6x
7	Athens Technical College Athens, GA	69 68–69	$45,356/yr	142.0x
8	Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA	69 66–69	$41,978/yr	176.0x
9	Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC	68 67–68	$50,802/yr	96.0x
10	Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN	68 64–68	$46,285/yr	105.7x
11	Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS	68 67–68	$43,010/yr	135.5x
12	Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL	68 67–68	$42,882/yr	158.5x
13	Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN	67 65–67	$65,592/yr	65.7x
14	Century College White Bear Lake, MN	67 67–67	$52,870/yr	84.5x
15	Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN	67 66–67	$52,079/yr	80.1x
16	Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE	67 64–67	$49,666/yr	84.7x
17	Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY	67 66–67	$46,451/yr	98.8x
18	Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL	67 66–67	$41,239/yr	153.3x
19	Charlotte Technical College Port Charlotte, FL	67 66–67	$40,977/yr	131.2x
20	Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA	66 66–66	$52,345/yr	76.2x
21	Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY	66 65–66	$44,899/yr	95.4x
22	Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC	66 63–66	$40,480/yr	121.4x
23	Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI	65 64–65	$42,963/yr	89.9x
24	Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN	65 63–65	$41,270/yr	104.3x
25	Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN	64 64–64	$57,323/yr	45.2x
26	Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN	64 61–64	$56,191/yr	59.6x
27	Century College White Bear Lake, MN	64 59–64	$52,105/yr	60.1x
28	Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY	64 63–64	$41,731/yr	87.7x
29	Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO	64 62–64	$38,862/yr	101.5x
30	West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA	64 61–64	$35,572/yr	146.6x
31	Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA	64 60–64	$34,320/yr	173.0x
32	Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN	63 62–63	$40,038/yr	83.4x
33	Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY	63 62–63	$39,622/yr	84.1x
34	Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX	63 59–63	$32,070/yr	176.1x
35	Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK	62 62–62	$58,336/yr	48.1x
36	Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA	62 61–62	$40,629/yr	76.3x
37	Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA	62 59–61	$40,342/yr	74.2x
38	Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA	62 59–62	$34,877/yr	112.3x
39	Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY	61 60–61	$37,460/yr	78.6x
40	East Central College Union, MO	61 61–61	$36,118/yr	91.9x
41	Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX	61 59–60	$32,414/yr	110.2x
42	San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX	61 59–61	$30,189/yr	158.3x
43	Dallas College Dallas, TX	61 57–61	$28,849/yr	200.8x
44	Monroe Community College Rochester, NY	60 61–60	$54,241/yr	45.3x
45	Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA	60 60–60	$50,579/yr	48.4x
46	Spokane Community College Spokane, WA	59 58–58	$42,862/yr	51.8x
47	Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA	59 58–59	$36,401/yr	71.2x
48	Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Minden, LA	59 58–58	$33,495/yr	81.5x
49	Texarkana College Texarkana, TX	59 58–59	$29,535/yr	118.3x
50	Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY	58 56–58	$47,134/yr	43.5x
51	Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS	58 54–58	$39,131/yr	55.5x
52	South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA	58 58–58	$33,792/yr	79.3x
53	Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA	57 55–57	$57,782/yr	—
54	Paris Junior College Paris, TX	57 56–57	$28,207/yr	108.3x
55	Houston Community College Houston, TX	57 56–57	$26,250/yr	127.7x
56	Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee Chamblee, GA	56 54–56	$41,374/yr	44.0x
57	Interactive College of Technology-Newport Newport, KY	56 54–56	$41,374/yr	45.5x
58	Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA	56 56–56	$32,550/yr	68.6x
59	Erie Community College Buffalo, NY	56 50–56	$29,804/yr	92.0x
60	Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk, MA	55 54–55	$51,281/yr	—
61	Refrigeration School Inc Phoenix, AZ	55 53–55	$48,145/yr	—
62	Porter & Chester Institute Bridgeport, CT	55 53–55	$43,235/yr	38.7x
63	Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL	55 54–55	$28,504/yr	86.7x
64	Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL	54 52–54	$45,926/yr	—
65	State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO	54 52–54	$43,723/yr	35.6x
66	Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA	54 49–54	$41,954/yr	35.3x
67	Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers, FL	53 51–53	$44,343/yr	—
68	Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough, ME	53 51–53	$44,276/yr	—
69	YTI Career Institute-York York, PA	53 51–53	$44,157/yr	—
70	American Trade School Saint Ann, MO	53 51–53	$44,057/yr	—
71	Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS Hackensack, NJ	53 51–53	$44,000/yr	—
72	DeHart Technical School Modesto, CA	53 51–53	$43,927/yr	—
73	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY	53 50–53	$42,992/yr	32.0x
74	Ohio Business College-Sheffield Sheffield Village, OH	53 53–52	$37,743/yr	39.2x
75	NUC University Bayamon, PR	53 50–53	$32,953/yr	52.0x
76	Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA	53 52–53	$31,369/yr	55.8x
77	Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard, KY	53 47–53	$25,094/yr	87.3x
78	New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI	52 51–52	$42,532/yr	—
79	New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts North Andover, MA	52 51–52	$42,532/yr	—
80	Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES Liverpool, NY	52 50–52	$42,145/yr	—
81	Industrial Management Training Institute Waterbury, CT	52 50–52	$41,746/yr	—
82	Institute for Business and Technology Santa Clara, CA	52 50–52	$41,695/yr	—
83	National Career Education Citrus Heights, CA	52 50–52	$41,695/yr	—
84	Lamson Institute San Antonio, TX	52 50–52	$41,695/yr	—
85	HVAC Technical Institute Chicago, IL	52 50–52	$41,644/yr	—
86	Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Monroe, OH	52 50–52	$41,108/yr	—
87	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
88	San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
89	San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Fresno, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
90	San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Fresno, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
91	San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
92	San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
93	San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
94	San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
95	San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
96	San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA	52 50–52	$40,861/yr	—
97	Eastwick College-Nutley Nutley, NJ	52 50–52	$40,270/yr	34.1x
98	Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Hamden, CT	52 50–52	$40,075/yr	33.2x
99	Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA	51 50–51	$51,770/yr	13.4x
100	Charter College Anchorage, AK	51 49–51	$41,202/yr	27.0x
101	Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas, NV	51 50–52	$40,633/yr	—
102	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
103	San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
104	San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Fresno, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
105	San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Fresno, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
106	San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
107	San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
108	San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
109	San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
110	San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
111	San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA	51 50–51	$40,368/yr	—
112	Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Groveport, OH	51 49–51	$40,131/yr	—
113	Northwest HVAC/R Training Center Spokane, WA	51 49–51	$39,949/yr	—
114	Institute of Technology Clovis, CA	51 49–51	$39,935/yr	—
115	Pennco Tech-Blackwood Blackwood, NJ	51 49–51	$39,632/yr	—
116	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville, TN	51 49–51	$39,230/yr	—
117	ETI School of Skilled Trades Willowbrook, IL	51 49–51	$39,169/yr	—
118	Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg, FL	51 49–51	$38,884/yr	—
119	Ridge Technical College Winter Haven, FL	51 51–51	$26,807/yr	67.4x
120	Elgin Community College Elgin, IL	51 50–51	$24,513/yr	76.1x
121	Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN	50 46–50	$47,076/yr	13.7x
122	University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH	50 47–49	$42,690/yr	19.4x
123	Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Newark, OH	50 49–51	$38,833/yr	—
124	Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach, VA	50 49–50	$38,761/yr	29.8x
125	Capstone College Pasadena, CA	50 49–50	$38,740/yr	—
126	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson, TN	50 49–50	$38,589/yr	—
127	Pennco Tech-Bristol Bristol, PA	50 48–50	$38,417/yr	—
128	Lake Technical College Eustis, FL	50 48–50	$38,339/yr	—
129	InterCoast Colleges-Riverside Riverside, CA	50 48–50	$38,137/yr	—
130	InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina, CA	50 48–50	$38,137/yr	—
131	InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova Rancho Cordova, CA	50 48–50	$38,137/yr	—
132	InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield Fairfield, CA	50 48–50	$38,137/yr	—
133	New Castle School of Trades New Castle, PA	50 48–50	$38,074/yr	—
134	Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute Glendale, AZ	50 48–50	$38,043/yr	—
135	Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN	50 48–50	$38,043/yr	—
136	Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington Arlington, TX	50 48–50	$38,043/yr	—
137	Orleans Technical College Philadelphia, PA	50 48–50	$37,848/yr	—
138	New Castle School of Trades New Castle, PA	50 48–50	$37,288/yr	—
139	Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT	50 49–50	$37,139/yr	31.0x
140	Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls, OH	49 48–49	$37,139/yr	28.9x
141	Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville, TN	49 48–49	$37,139/yr	27.7x
142	Fortis College-Centerville Centerville, OH	49 48–49	$36,981/yr	29.6x
143	Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	49 48–49	$36,981/yr	29.4x
144	Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL	49 48–49	$36,966/yr	—
145	Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie, FL	49 47–49	$36,485/yr	29.5x
146	Fortis Institute-Birmingham Birmingham, AL	49 47–48	$36,485/yr	28.5x
147	North American Trade Schools Baltimore, MD	49 47–49	$36,464/yr	—
148	Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati, OH	49 47–49	$36,172/yr	—
149	Apex Technical School Long Island City, NY	49 47–49	$36,136/yr	—
150	CET-San Jose San Jose, CA	49 47–49	$35,970/yr	—
151	CET-Colton Colton, CA	49 47–49	$35,970/yr	—
152	CET-Coachella Coachella, CA	49 47–49	$35,970/yr	—
153	CET-Alexandria Alexandria, VA	49 47–49	$35,970/yr	—
154	Intellitec College-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO	49 47–49	$35,919/yr	—
155	Fortis Institute-Towson Towson, MD	49 47–49	$35,785/yr	—
156	Fortis College-Columbus Westerville, OH	49 47–48	$35,785/yr	30.1x
157	Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg Greensburg, PA	48 47–48	$45,808/yr	11.6x
158	Fortis College-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA	48 46–48	$36,485/yr	25.6x
159	Fortis Institute-Nashville Nashville, TN	48 47–48	$36,485/yr	27.2x
160	Fortis College-Smyrna Smyrna, GA	48 46–48	$35,785/yr	28.4x
161	Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH	48 47–48	$35,785/yr	29.8x
162	Fortis College-Columbia Columbia, SC	48 46–48	$35,785/yr	29.2x
163	MIAT College of Technology Canton, MI	48 45–48	$35,713/yr	26.5x
164	Mayfield College Cathedral City, CA	48 46–48	$35,007/yr	—
165	Orange Technical College-South Campus Orlando, FL	48 46–48	$34,860/yr	—
166	Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville, TN	48 46–48	$34,315/yr	—
167	Fred K Marchman Technical College New Port Richey, FL	48 46–48	$34,236/yr	—
168	Fortis Institute-Wayne Wayne, NJ	48 46–48	$34,064/yr	—
169	Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville Lawrenceville, NJ	48 46–48	$34,064/yr	—
170	South Texas College McAllen, TX	48 47–48	$25,711/yr	56.2x
171	Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh, PA	47 45–47	$41,126/yr	13.9x
172	Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach, VA	47 43–47	$37,724/yr	17.5x
173	Lively Technical College Tallahassee, FL	47 46–47	$33,701/yr	—
174	Valley College-Martinsburg Martinsburg, WV	47 46–47	$33,697/yr	—
175	UEI College-Huntington Park Huntington Park, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
176	UEI College-Ontario Ontario, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
177	UEI College-Reseda Reseda, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
178	United Education Institute-Morrow Morrow, GA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
179	UEI College-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
180	UEI College-West Covina West Covina, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
181	UEI College-Oceanside Oceanside, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
182	UEI College-Garden Grove Garden Grove, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
183	UEI College-Stockton Stockton, CA	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
184	UEI College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
185	UEI College-Mesa Mesa, AZ	47 45–47	$33,444/yr	—
186	Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK	47 45–47	$33,310/yr	—
187	All-State Career School Essington, PA	47 45–47	$33,283/yr	—
188	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Jackson, TN	47 45–47	$33,005/yr	—
189	Fortis College-Dothan Dothan, AL	47 45–47	$32,955/yr	—
190	Erwin Technical College Tampa, FL	47 45–47	$32,790/yr	—
191	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie McKenzie, TN	47 45–47	$32,624/yr	—
192	Tom P. Haney Technical College Panama City, FL	47 45–47	$32,430/yr	—
193	Fortis Institute-Scranton Scranton, PA	47 42–47	$30,823/yr	32.5x
194	Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale, PA	46 45–46	$41,749/yr	10.0x
195	Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk, VA	46 44–46	$32,955/yr	26.1x
196	Fortis College Mobile, AL	46 45–46	$32,004/yr	—
197	Fortis College-Montgomery Montgomery, AL	46 45–46	$32,004/yr	—
198	Southern Technical College Orlando, FL	46 45–46	$31,990/yr	—
199	Florida Education Institute Miami, FL	46 44–46	$31,247/yr	—
200	Fortis College-Richmond Richmond, VA	45 44–45	$32,955/yr	24.4x
201	Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus Baton Rouge, LA	45 43–45	$31,763/yr	26.0x
202	Sheridan Technical College Hollywood, FL	45 44–45	$30,626/yr	—
203	UEI College-Gardena Gardena, CA	45 43–45	$30,235/yr	—
204	UEI College-Riverside Riverside, CA	45 43–45	$30,235/yr	—
205	UEI College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA	45 43–45	$30,235/yr	—
206	United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV	45 43–45	$30,235/yr	—
207	All-State Career-Baltimore Baltimore, MD	45 43–45	$30,110/yr	—
208	Fortis College Houston, TX	45 43–45	$30,110/yr	—
209	All-State Career School-Pittsburgh West Mifflin, PA	45 43–45	$30,110/yr	—
210	Fortis Institute Houston, TX	45 43–45	$30,110/yr	—
211	Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA	44 42–44	$37,045/yr	11.2x
212	Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee, OH	44 43–44	$33,403/yr	19.0x
213	Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford, IL	44 43–44	$33,403/yr	19.0x
214	Fortis Institute-Pensacola Pensacola, FL	44 43–44	$32,004/yr	23.4x
215	Remington College-Cleveland Campus Cleveland, OH	44 42–44	$31,763/yr	24.1x
216	Tidewater Tech-Trades Norfolk, VA	44 41–44	$30,448/yr	25.9x
217	Florida Career College-Miami Miami, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
218	Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
219	Florida Career College-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
220	Florida Career College-Hialeah Hialeah, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
221	Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes Lauderdale Lakes, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
222	Florida Career College-Tampa Tampa, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
223	Florida Career College-Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
224	Florida Career College-Boynton Beach Boynton Beach, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
225	Florida Career College-Margate Margate, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
226	Florida Career College-Orlando Orlando, FL	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
227	Florida Career College-Houston Houston, TX	44 42–44	$28,989/yr	—
228	Remington College-Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA	43 40–43	$31,763/yr	17.3x
229	Remington College-Mobile Campus Mobile, AL	43 41–43	$31,763/yr	18.9x
230	Remington College-Fort Worth Campus North Richland Hills, TX	43 41–43	$31,763/yr	20.1x
231	Remington College-Memphis Campus Memphis, TN	43 41–43	$31,763/yr	19.4x
232	Remington College-North Houston Campus Houston, TX	43 41–43	$31,763/yr	19.4x
233	Remington College-Nashville Campus Nashville, TN	43 40–43	$31,763/yr	18.2x
234	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville Crossville, TN	43 42–43	$28,029/yr	—
235	Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College Miami, FL	43 41–43	$27,384/yr	—
236	Dorsey College Madison Heights, MI	42 40–42	$33,265/yr	12.2x
237	Dorsey College-Wayne Wayne, MI	42 40–42	$33,265/yr	12.2x
238	Dorsey College-Roseville Roseville, MI	42 40–42	$33,265/yr	12.2x
239	Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas, TX	42 40–42	$31,763/yr	16.2x
240	Remington College-Shreveport Campus Shreveport, LA	42 40–42	$31,763/yr	16.3x
241	Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Muskogee, OK	42 41–42	$26,962/yr	—
242	Penn Commercial Business/Technical School Washington, PA	41 38–41	$29,898/yr	15.0x
243	Centura College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA	41 40–41	$29,395/yr	16.7x
244	Centura College-Newport News Newport News, VA	41 40–41	$29,395/yr	16.7x
245	Centura College-Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA	41 40–41	$29,395/yr	16.7x
246	Centura College-Richmond Main North Chesterfield, VA	41 40–41	$29,395/yr	16.7x
247	Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Boston, MA	41 39–41	$29,266/yr	17.8x
248	UEI College-Fresno Fresno, CA	40 38–40	$23,433/yr	—
249	UEI College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA	40 38–40	$23,433/yr	—
250	Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK	40 38–40	$23,333/yr	—
251	Blue Cliff College-Metairie Metairie, LA	40 38–40	$23,326/yr	—
252	Blue Cliff College-Lafayette Lafayette, LA	40 38–40	$23,326/yr	—
253	Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown, TN	40 38–40	$23,325/yr	—
254	South Texas College McAllen, TX	39 37–39	$22,822/yr	28.6x
255	Mech-Tech College Caguas, PR	39 34–39	$21,521/yr	29.5x
256	Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR	36 33–36	$17,204/yr	26.9x
257	Automeca Technical College-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	36 33–36	$17,204/yr	26.9x
258	Automeca Technical College-Caguas Caguas, PR	36 33–36	$17,204/yr	26.9x
259	Automeca Technical College-Ponce Ponce, PR	36 33–36	$17,204/yr	26.9x
260	Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PR	36 34–36	$15,553/yr	—

Highest Earning HVAC Technology Programs

Schools where HVAC Technology graduates earn the most in their first year after graduation.

School	1-Year Earnings	Score
Hennepin Technical College	$65,592/yr	67
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology	$58,336/yr	62
Perry Technical Institute	$57,782/yr	57
Ivy Tech Community College	$57,323/yr	64
St Cloud Technical and Community College	$57,178/yr	71
Minneapolis Community and Technical College	$56,191/yr	64
Monroe Community College	$54,241/yr	60
Century College	$52,870/yr	67
Western Technical College	$52,820/yr	70
Iowa Western Community College	$52,345/yr	66

Best ROI for HVAC Technology

Schools with the highest earnings-to-tuition ratio for HVAC Technology.

School	ROI Multiple	Earnings	Score
Davidson-Davie Community College	234.0x	$46,491/yr	71
Dallas College	200.8x	$28,849/yr	61
Lone Star College System	176.1x	$32,070/yr	63
Chattahoochee Technical College	176.0x	$41,978/yr	69
Central Georgia Technical College	173.0x	$34,320/yr	64
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City	165.6x	$44,715/yr	70
Palm Beach State College	158.5x	$42,882/yr	68
San Jacinto Community College	158.3x	$30,189/yr	61
Georgia Piedmont Technical College	155.4x	$49,346/yr	71
Indian River State College	153.3x	$41,239/yr	67

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technology graduates earn?

Across 260 schools, HVAC Technology graduates earn an average of $36,780 per year in their first year after completing the program. Earnings range from $15,553 to $65,592 depending on the school.

How safe is HVAC Technology from automation and AI?

AI resilience for HVAC Technology is classified as "AI-Proof." Approximately 84% of typical job tasks are hands-on — the vast majority of the daily work involves skills that current AI technology cannot perform.

Which school has the best HVAC Technology program?

St Cloud Technical and Community College leads all 260 programs with a TradeSchoolOutlook Score of 71/100. Graduates earn $57,178/yr — the ranking weighs earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size equally.

Do HVAC Technology graduates get a good return on their tuition?

On average, HVAC Technology graduates earn 62.0x their in-state tuition over 10 years. This is a strong return on investment.

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