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2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools

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$39,647 Avg Salary
$15,651 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Associate Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 240 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for hvacr majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

Of the 72 students majoring in hvacr at Ivy Tech Community College, 96% are male and 4% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, hvacr graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,603.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Intellitec College - Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools in the United States. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Intellitec College - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 45 students majoring in hvacr at Intellitec College - Colorado Springs, 98% are male and 2% are female.

The average amount in student loans that hvacr majors at Intellitec College - Colorado Springs take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,908.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public school located in the small city of Lancaster.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hudson Valley Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 3% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 97% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, hvacr graduates from HVCC carry an average student debt load of $12,735.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the distant town of Okmulgee.

About 4% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 96% are male.

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#6

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

New Castle School of Trades did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. New Castle School of Trades is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of New Castle.

About 9% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 91% are male.

The average amount in student loans that hvacr majors at New Castle School of Trades take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,534.

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#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.

About 3% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 97% are male.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Penn College is a small public school located in the small city of Williamsport.

Women make up 3% of the hvacr majors at the school.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $548, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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State Technical College of Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.

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#10

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

Of the 39 students majoring in hvacr at Hennepin Technical College, 97% are male and 3% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, hvacr graduates from Hennepin Technical College carry an average student debt load of $16,538.

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#11

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.

About 8% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 92% are male.

On average, hvacr graduates from Monroe Community College take out $14,571 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#12

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Alfred State College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 24 students majoring in hvacr at Alfred State, 92% are male and 8% are female.

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#13

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.

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#14

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA

With a ranking of #14, Rosedale Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their associate degree. Rosedale Technical College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh.

While working on their Associate Degree, hvacr majors at Rosedale Technical College accumulate an average of around $10,897 in student debt.

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Moraine Valley Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. MVCC is a large public school located in the suburb of Palos Hills.

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#15

Triangle Tech - Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

Triangle Tech - Greensburg did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #17, El Paso Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

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Clover Park Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population.

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#19

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

Dunwoody College of Technology ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 5% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 95% are male.

On average, hvacr graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology take out $16,560 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#19

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Bellingham, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #21, Southeast Community College Area did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, hvacr graduates from Southeast Community College take out $7,002 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#21

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

College of Southern Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public school with a very large student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 96% are male.

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Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, hvacr majors at FTCC accumulate an average of around $15,092 in student debt.

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Wake Technical Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.

About 4% of the students majoring in hvacr at the school are women while 96% are male.

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With a ranking of #24, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their associate degree. HACC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisburg.

On average, hvacr graduates from HACC take out $16,410 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#27

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, NY
#27

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN
#32

South Texas College

McAllen, TX
#35

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA
#35

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC
#35

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
39 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
39 Pittsburgh Technical College Oakdale, PA
39 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
39 Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA
43 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
43 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA
43 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO
43 Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA
43 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
43 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
43 Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI
43 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration by Region

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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 26 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).

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