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2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools

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$31,822 Avg Salary
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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 19,594 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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.

The Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 503 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Our analysis found Southern Technical College to be the most popular school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the United States. Located in the suburb of Orlando, Southern Technical College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 6% of the HVACR majors at the school.

On average, HVACR graduates from Southern Technical College take out $12,899 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#2

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ETI School of Skilled Trades. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. ETI is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Willowbrook.

About 2% of the students majoring in HVACR at the school are women while 98% are male.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $85.

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#3

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Apex Technical School. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Apex Technical School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Long Island City.

Of the 143 students majoring in HVACR at Apex Technical School, 97% are male and 3% are female.

The average amount in student loans that HVACR majors at Apex Technical School take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,903. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $109, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ

Out of the 503 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennco Tech-Blackwood landed the # 3 spot on the list. Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Blackwood.

Of the 143 students majoring in HVACR at Pennco Tech-Blackwood, 99% are male and 1% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at Pennco Tech-Blackwood accumulate an average of around $12,330 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $127, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Porter and Chester Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Stratford.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR graduates from Porter and Chester Institute carry an average student debt load of $14,772. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $155.

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Out of the 503 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Brownson Technical School landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Anaheim, Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 142 students majoring in HVACR at Brownson Technical School, 99% are male and 1% are female.

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MIAT College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Canton, MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

On average, HVACR graduates from MIAT College of Technology take out $12,680 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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National University College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. National University College is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Bayamon.

Of the 139 students majoring in HVACR at National University College, 96% are male and 4% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at National University College accumulate an average of around $14,244 in student debt.

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Florida Career College - Houston Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration programs. Located in the large city of Houston, Florida Career College - Houston Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 138 students majoring in HVACR at Florida Career College - Houston Campus, 93% are male and 7% are female.

On average, HVACR graduates from Florida Career College - Houston Campus take out $10,308 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 $92.

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#10

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

With a ranking of #10, UEI College-Riverside did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. UEI College-Riverside is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Riverside.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR graduates from UEI College-Riverside carry an average student debt load of $10,452.

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With a ranking of #11, United Education Institute-Anaheim did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Anaheim, United Education Institute-Anaheim is a private 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.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at United Education Institute-Anaheim accumulate an average of around $10,166 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.

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Florida Career College - Orlando landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration programs. Florida Career College - Orlando is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

Women make up 8% of the HVACR majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR graduates from Florida Career College - Orlando carry an average student debt load of $10,308. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $92.

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With a ranking of #13, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Huntington Park.

Women make up 6% of the HVACR majors at the school.

HVACR majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out an average of $10,166 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.

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United Education Institute-Ontario ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Ontario, United Education Institute-Ontario is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 10% of the HVACR majors at the school.

HVACR majors at United Education Institute-Ontario take out an average of $10,166 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.

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Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lauderdale Lakes.

Of the 114 students majoring in HVACR at Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes, 92% are male and 8% are female.

HVACR majors at Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes take out an average of $10,308 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 $92.

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United Education Institute-Encino did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. United Education Institute-Encino is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Encino.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at United Education Institute-Encino accumulate an average of around $10,166 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.

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#16

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Women make up 8% of the HVACR majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $10,635 in student debt.

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#18

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

Charter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Charter College is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Vancouver.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at Charter College accumulate an average of around $15,179 in student debt.

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Florida Career College - Boynton Beach landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration programs. Located in the small city of Boynton Beach, Florida Career College - Boynton Beach is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

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Florida Career College - West Palm Beach ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Florida Career College - West Palm Beach is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Palm Beach.

Women make up 2% of the HVACR majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR graduates from Florida Career College - West Palm Beach carry an average student debt load of $10,308. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $92.

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#21

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA

With a ranking of #21, Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Clovis, Fresno Institute of Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 106 students majoring in HVACR at Fresno Institute of Technology, 94% are male and 6% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR graduates from Fresno Institute of Technology carry an average student debt load of $10,464.

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#22

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

UEI College-Bakersfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. UEI College-Bakersfield is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bakersfield.

Of the 104 students majoring in HVACR at UEI College-Bakersfield, 97% are male and 3% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, HVACR majors at UEI College-Bakersfield accumulate an average of around $9,384 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $103.

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Florida Career College - Margate did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Florida Career College - Margate is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Margate.

Of the 103 students majoring in HVACR at Florida Career College - Margate, 94% are male and 6% are female.

HVACR majors at Florida Career College - Margate take out an average of $10,308 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 $92.

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United Education Institute-Morrow ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. United Education Institute-Morrow is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Morrow.

Women make up 12% of the HVACR majors at the school.

On average, HVACR graduates from United Education Institute-Morrow take out $10,166 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.

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United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 4% of the HVACR majors at the school.

HVACR majors at United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos take out an average of $10,166 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $112.

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#26

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA
#27

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN
#28

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA
#30

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA
#30

Lamson Institute

San Antonio, TX
#32

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk, VA
#33

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL
#34

Coyne College

Chicago, IL
#37

Fortis College - Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH
#40

Fortis College - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT
#46

Florida Career College

Pembroke Pines, FL
#46

Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Sheffield Village, OH
#46

Fortis College - Columbus

Westerville, OH

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 503 different United States heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 UEI College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA
51 Fortis Institute - Birmingham Birmingham, AL
51 Fortis College - Richmond Richmond, VA
54 Centura College - Newport News Newport News, VA
55 Fortis College - Centerville Centerville, OH
56 Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL
57 Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville Lawrenceville, NJ
57 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
57 All-State Career School - Pittsburgh West Mifflin, PA
57 Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad Ponce, PR
57 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK
62 Fortis College - Montgomery Montgomery, AL
63 Fortis College - Smyrna Smyrna, GA
63 Hinds Community College Raymond, MS
63 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
66 Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS
66 Florida Career College - Miami Miami, FL
66 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
66 North American Trade Schools Baltimore, MD
66 Northshore Technical Community College Bogalusa, LA
71 Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY
71 DeHart Technical School Modesto, CA
71 Century College White Bear Lake, MN
71 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY
75 Fortis Institute - Houston Houston, TX
75 Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
77 Fortis College Mobile, AL
77 Fortis College - Columbia Columbia, SC
79 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville Nashville, TN
79 Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Altoona, PA
79 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
82 Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie, FL
82 Florida Career College - Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
82 South Texas College McAllen, TX
85 All-State Career School - Lester Lester, PA
85 United Education Institute-West Covina West Covina, CA
87 American Trade School Saint Ann, MO
87 Fortis Institute - Nashville Nashville, TN
87 All-State Career - Baltimore Baltimore, MD
87 Fortis College - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA
87 Arizona Automotive Institute Glendale, AZ
87 Remington College - Cleveland Campus Cleveland, OH
93 Career College of Northern Nevada Sparks, NV
93 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN
95 Paris Junior College Paris, TX
96 Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA
96 Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK
96 Holmes Community College Goodman, MS
96 North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX
96 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY

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HVACR Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 19,594

Related Major Annual Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 56,514
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,717
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 7,770
Precision Systems Maintenance 1,932
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,267

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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.

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