HVAC and refrigeration
674 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in hvac and refrigeration.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate | $42,278 | $50,076 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | $48,589 | $58,764 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 10
- Alaska 2
- Arizona 16
- Arkansas 18
- California 46
- Colorado 7
- Connecticut 3
- Delaware 3
- Florida 47
- Georgia 28
- Hawaii 1
- Idaho 3
- Illinois 31
- Indiana 3
- Iowa 11
- Kansas 12
- Kentucky 16
- Louisiana 17
- Maine 7
- Maryland 6
- Massachusetts 8
- Michigan 18
- Minnesota 12
- Mississippi 13
- Missouri 14
- Montana 1
- Nebraska 5
- Nevada 5
- New Hampshire 1
- New Jersey 9
- New Mexico 5
- New York 12
- North Carolina 38
- North Dakota 3
- Ohio 32
- Oklahoma 24
- Oregon 1
- Pennsylvania 32
- Rhode Island 1
- South Carolina 14
- South Dakota 3
- Tennessee 27
- Texas 42
- Utah 7
- Virginia 26
- Washington 13
- West Virginia 8
- Wisconsin 12
- Wyoming 1
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.