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HVAC Degrees

HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems in homes and businesses. HVAC technicians must usually complete a certificate program or associate's degree at an accredited technical institute, vocational school, or community college. Once employed, individuals in this field may receive additional on-the-job training under the supervision of an experienced technician. The median hourly pay for employees in this field in 2006 was $18.11. Employment for HVAC technicians is expected to grow by nine percent by the year 2016.
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Accredited Schools Offering HVAC Degrees
School School Type Annual Tuition Recommend Rate
South Texas Vo-Tech For-Profit --- Add Review
TCI College of Technology For-Profit --- Add Review
Laurus Technical Institute For-Profit $15,190 Add Review
Arizona Automotive Institute For-Profit $22,860 0% (1 review)
Kaplan Career Institute For-Profit $15,745 Add Review
Florida Career College For-Profit $16,744 Add Review
Coyne College For-Profit $14,176 Add Review
Charter College For-Profit $15,500 Add Review
Pennco Tech For-Profit $20,095 Add Review
Everest College For-Profit $17,780 67% (3 reviews)
Everest Institute For-Profit $14,810 0% (0 reviews)
Capital City Trade and Technical School For-Profit --- Add Review
Everest University For-Profit $14,328 Add Review
Bryan College --- $18,620 Add Review
Refrigeration School For-Profit $26,057 Add Review
Kaplan College For-Profit $13,888 Add Review
Southern Technical College For-Profit $30,900 100% (2 reviews)
Ayers Career College For-Profit $13,700 Add Review
Pittsburgh Technical Institute --- --- Add Review
Wichita Technical Institute For-Profit $17,590 Add Review

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Is this a one, or two year degree?
Submitted on: March 18, 2012

In general, HVAC degree and/or certificate programs can take 6 months to 4 years to complete. It really depends on the specific program.

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What if your furnace decides to come on and go off and do the short cycle and the burners don't stay lit, what do I do?
Submitted on: March 5, 2012

Our site only offers information on degrees in HVAC, but here is a site where you can get answers on what to do about your furnace.

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Are there HVAC & R Systems in Montreal?
Submitted on: February 28, 2012

Here is our list of HVAC schools in Canada.

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