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2023 Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California
Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Basic Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, 2,082 degrees and certificates were awarded to heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in California to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Basic Certificate Schools in California
Check out the hvacr basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top California Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling
Our analysis found DeHart Technical School to be the best school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who want to pursue a basic certificate in California. DeHart Technical School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Modesto.
Out of the 8 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Institute for Business and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Institute for Business and Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend National Career Education. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Citrus Heights, National Career Education is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Mayfield College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools in California. Located in the large suburb of Cathedral City, Mayfield College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend InterCoast Colleges - Rancho Cordova. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in the city of Rancho Cordova, InterCoast Colleges - Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
InterCoast Colleges - Fairfield came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. InterCoast Colleges - Fairfield is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.
InterCoast Colleges - West Covina came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of W. Covina.
InterCoast Colleges - Riverside landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Located in the rural area of Riverside, InterCoast Colleges - Riverside is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 373 |
| Oregon | 29 |
| Nevada | 203 |
| Alaska | 6 |
| Hawaii | 22 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Related Rankings by Major
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
HVACR Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 21,891 |
Majors Similar to HVACR
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 63,451 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 8,446 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 8,127 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 2,185 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.