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HVAC training in Arizona

12 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Arizona has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1 In Arizona, 7 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does HVAC training cost in Arizona?

$2,682 to $8,345

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 12 programs with a price: $1,447 to $27,000

Finished the program
80%
Working 6 months later
58%
Earned a year, estimated
about $56,500
Length
17 to 38 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Arizona?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

HVAC training in Phoenix, Lake Havasu City, Yuma and other Arizona cities

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All 12 HVAC training programs in Arizona approved for funding

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12 programs

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electro-Mechanical Technologies - HVAC

    The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI), Phoenix

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI), Phoenix · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$27,000
    More details about Electro-Mechanical Technologies - HVAC at The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI)
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    38 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,400
    Students counted
    962
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $27,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Entry Level Technician Training Program

    Vocational Training Institute, Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Vocational Training Institute, Phoenix · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,945
    Program website, HVAC/R Entry Level Technician Training Program at Vocational Training Institute
    More details about HVAC/R Entry Level Technician Training Program at Vocational Training Institute
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,603
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    654
    a year, estimated
    $50,400
    price
    $10,945

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I Technician (Hybrid)

    National Technical Institute, Phoenix

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Technical Institute, Phoenix · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,795
    Program website, Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I Technician (Hybrid) at National Technical Institute
    More details about Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I Technician (Hybrid) at National Technical Institute
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,425
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    303
    a year, estimated
    $65,700
    price
    $7,795

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Installation Certificate

    Mohave Community College, Kingman

    No diploma needed

    Mohave Community College, Kingman · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,347
    Program website, HVAC Installation Certificate at Mohave Community College
    More details about HVAC Installation Certificate at Mohave Community College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,223
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,875
    Students counted
    240
    a year, estimated
    $16,900
    price
    $3,347

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC - Residential Certificate

    Mohave Community College, Kingman

    No diploma needed

    Mohave Community College, Kingman · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,814
    Program website, HVAC - Residential Certificate at Mohave Community College
    More details about HVAC - Residential Certificate at Mohave Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    200
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,814

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Light Commercial Certificate

    Mohave Community College, Kingman

    No diploma needed

    Mohave Community College, Kingman · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$12,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,814
    Program website, HVAC/R Light Commercial Certificate at Mohave Community College
    More details about HVAC/R Light Commercial Certificate at Mohave Community College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,081
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    147
    a year, estimated
    $12,300
    price
    $3,814

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I (Traditional)

    National Technical Institute, Phoenix

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Technical Institute, Phoenix · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,995
    Program website, Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I (Traditional) at National Technical Institute
    More details about Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I (Traditional) at National Technical Institute
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,639
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $475
    Students counted
    141
    a year, estimated
    $62,600
    price
    $9,995

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Basic Air Cond. & Refrig. Service Techn.'Cert. (CERT.BACT)

    Arizona Western College, Yuma

    Prerequisite courses

    Arizona Western College, Yuma · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,823
    Program website, Basic Air Cond. & Refrig. Service Techn.'Cert. (CERT.BACT) at Arizona Western College
    More details about Basic Air Cond. & Refrig. Service Techn.'Cert. (CERT.BACT) at Arizona Western College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $306
    Students counted
    119
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,823

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC-R Certificate of Proficiency

    Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,480
    Program website, HVAC-R Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College
    More details about HVAC-R Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $120
    Students counted
    77
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,480

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC - certificate

    Cochise College, Sierra Vista

    No diploma needed

    Cochise College, Sierra Vista · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,260
    School website, HVAC - certificate at Cochise College
    More details about HVAC - certificate at Cochise College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,260

  • RefrigerationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Entry Level Commercial Refrigeration

    National Technical Institute, Phoenix

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Technical Institute, Phoenix · Refrigeration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$73,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    Program website, Entry Level Commercial Refrigeration at National Technical Institute
    More details about Entry Level Commercial Refrigeration at National Technical Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,300
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $495
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $73,200
    price
    $3,495

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    HVAC Support Technician (Fast-Track)

    Arizona Western College, Yuma

    No diploma needed

    Arizona Western College, Yuma · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,447
    Program website, HVAC Support Technician (Fast-Track) at Arizona Western College
    More details about HVAC Support Technician (Fast-Track) at Arizona Western College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $30
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,447

How to pay for HVAC training in Arizona

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Arizona

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Arizona HVAC program numbers come from

Which Arizona HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Arizona approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arizona offers.

How Arizona HVAC program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some HVAC programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Arizona

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs