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2023 Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 21,891 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for hvacr students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for hvacr majors pursuing a associate degree.
Best New England Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling
Our analysis found Springfield Technical Community College to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who want to pursue a associate degree in the New England Region . STCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at STCC are $10,728 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, STCC also is in the top 15% of our Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Maine Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Eastern Maine Community College is a small public school located in the city of Bangor.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Eastern Maine Community College are $6,757 a year.
Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges by State
Explore the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 239 |
| Maine | 103 |
| Connecticut | 197 |
| Rhode Island | 74 |
| New Hampshire | 37 |
Majors Related to HVACR
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 2 schools only.
- 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.