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Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Schools in California

788 students earned HVAC degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 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 358
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 358
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 358
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 314
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 314
Associate Degree 116

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: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 59.5%
  • White: 20.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 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 Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Jobs in California

In this state, HVAC grads earn an average of $58,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $50,160.

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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
15,325 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Cypress College will pay a net price of $6,152. Graduates earn an average $32,944 after graduation.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,378 Total Students

In their early career, San Jose City College grads earn an average salary of $36,931. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,302. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,785. In their early career, Sacramento City grads earn an average salary of $30,056.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Los Angeles Trade Technical College will pay a net price of $9,346. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,283 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,964. 23% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Orange Coast College will pay a net price of $4,503. In their early career, Orange Coast College grads earn an average salary of $34,590.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,277. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#7

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Graduates earn an average $30,002 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,571.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,865 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,723.

Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 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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