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HVAC Schools in California

1,020 students earned HVAC degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, HVAC is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of HVAC Majors in California

HVAC majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 531
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 340
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 340
Associate Degree 149

Gender Distribution

In California, a hvac major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of hvac majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 61.1%
  • White: 21.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for HVAC Grads in California

In this state, there are 39,000 people employed in jobs related to a hvac degree, compared to 407,670 nationwide.

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Wages for HVAC Jobs in California

HVAC grads earn an average of $58,130 in the state and $50,160 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer hvac degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Cypress College

Cypress
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. A typical student attending Cypress College will pay a net price of $5,852. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,106 a year.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,326 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,507.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

In their early career, Los Angeles Trade Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,646. This public school has an average net price of $8,181. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,592 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

#5

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 23% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,977.

#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,565 after earning their degree at this institution.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,524. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

#7

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,229 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,343. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,956 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,485. In their early career, San Diego City College grads earn an average salary of $30,254.

HVAC Careers in CA

Some of the careers hvac majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 20% $55,140
Engineering Technicians 8% $69,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to hvac.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Water Treatment Management 702
Hazardous Materials Management 93

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