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2023 Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools

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$31,988 Avg Salary
$10,598 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration is the #12 most popular major in the country with 21,891 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 234 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

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Our analysis found Brownson Technical School to be the best school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the United States. Located in the city of Anaheim, Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#2

DeHart Technical School

Modesto, CA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DeHart Technical School is a great place for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Modesto, DeHart Technical School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr graduates from DeHart Technical School carry an average student debtload of $7,225.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend MotoRing Technical Training Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. MTTI is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Seekonk.

HVACR majors at MTTI take out an average of $8,033 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest HVAC/R Training Center. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Northwest HVAC/R Training Center is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.

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Out of the 234 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Industrial Management Training Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Waterbury, Industrial Management Training Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, hvacr graduates from Industrial Management Training Institute take out $7,910 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Perry Technical Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Perry Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Yakima.

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Madison Area Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Dakota County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

Lamson Institute

San Antonio, TX

Lamson Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Lamson Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr graduates from Lamson Institute carry an average student debtload of $8,206.

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#10

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL

Atlantic Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Coconut Creek, Atlantic Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#11

Capstone College

Pasadena, CA

Capstone College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Pasadena, Capstone College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr majors at Capstone College accumulate an average of around $8,677 in student debt.

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#12

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.

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#13

American Trade School

Saint Ann, MO

American Trade School came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. American Trade School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Ann.

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Arizona Automotive Institute came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Arizona Automotive Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Glendale.

The average amount in student loans that hvacr majors at Arizona Automotive Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,954.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, hvacr graduates from CVTC take out $7,131 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#16

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ

Pennco Tech-Blackwood ranked #16 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Blackwood.

On average, hvacr graduates from Pennco Tech-Blackwood take out $11,096 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $108.

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#17

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL

ETI School of Skilled Trades ranked #17 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. ETI is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Willowbrook.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr graduates from ETI carry an average student debtload of $7,951. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $6,601.

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With a ranking of #19, New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island did quite well on this year’s best schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. NETTTS is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pawtucket.

HVACR majors at NETTTS take out an average of $12,314 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $79.

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#20

Fortis College - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT

With a ranking of #20, Fortis College - Salt Lake City did quite well on this year’s best schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fortis College - Salt Lake City is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr majors at Fortis College - Salt Lake City accumulate an average of around $11,488 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #21, Tulsa Technology Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

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MIAT College of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Canton, MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr majors at MIAT College of Technology accumulate an average of around $10,985 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $98.

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. M State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fergus Falls.

HVACR majors at M State take out an average of $7,858 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #24, Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools did quite well on this year’s best schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Groveport, Eastland-Fairfield is a public school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, hvacr majors at Eastland-Fairfield accumulate an average of around $6,677 in student debt.

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Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee ranked #25 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Chamblee, Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

HVACR majors at Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee take out an average of $11,031 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Rest of the Top Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools

#27

Charter College

Vancouver, WA
#32

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA
#33

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND
#34

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA
#35

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati, OH

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
36 Interactive College of Technology - Newport Newport, KY
37 Fortis College - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH
38 St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN
39 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center Sacramento, CA
40 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville Nashville, TN
41 Hibbing Community College Hibbing, MN
42 United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos Oceanside, CA
43 Century College White Bear Lake, MN
44 United Education Institute-Anaheim Garden Grove, CA
45 School Removed
46 United Education Institute-Ontario Ontario, CA

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration by Region

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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration has other similar majors worth exploring.

HVACR Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 21,891

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 25 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).

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