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HVAC training in Los Angeles

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

17 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, and every one is approved 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 Los Angeles, 14 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 20 programs

All 44 HVAC training programs in California, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Los Angeles?

$1,890 to $17,760

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 16 programs with a price: $1,800 to $21,489

Finished the program
69%
Working 6 months later
62%
Earned a year, estimated
about $52,900
Length
22 to 36 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 Los Angeles?

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

All 20 HVAC training programs in Los Angeles approved for funding

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20 programs

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid)

    UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College, Huntington Park

    No diploma needed

    UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College, Huntington Park · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,448
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at UEI Fresno/IEC Holdings, Inc. dba UEI College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $53
    Students counted
    1,847
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,448

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technology

    Brownson Technical School, Anaheim

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brownson Technical School, Anaheim · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$17,680
    Program website, HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,960
    Length
    40 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,263
    Students counted
    1,286
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    $17,680

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Woodland Hills

    No diploma needed

    West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Woodland Hills · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    24%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    18 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $782
    Students counted
    631
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,234
    Length
    30 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $657
    Students counted
    526
    a year, estimated
    $52,900
    price
    $1,890

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personEducation and courses

    Master Mechanic Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    Education and courses

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,670
    Program website, Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,939
    Length
    48 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,330
    Students counted
    378
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    $5,670

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD, Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD, Los Angeles · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    School website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    22 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,895
    Students counted
    349
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los Angeles

    No diploma needed

    Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los Angeles · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    22 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,408
    Students counted
    293
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    20 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $685
    Students counted
    261
    a year, estimated
    $62,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Technician (Hybrid)

    InterCoast Colleges, West Covina

    High school diploma or equivalent

    InterCoast Colleges, West Covina · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,800
    Price if you pay yourself$18,000
    School website, HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
    More details about HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,440
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    237
    a year, estimated
    $45,800
    price
    $18,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Bassett Adult School, La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La Puente · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School
    More details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,396
    Length
    18 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,950
    Students counted
    209
    a year, estimated
    $13,600
    price
    $2,400

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvac I/II

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance

    No diploma needed

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Torrance · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    School website, Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    More details about Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    164
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,800

  • RefrigerationIn personNo diploma needed

    Refrigeration Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San Pedro · Refrigeration · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,806
    Length
    12 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $532
    Students counted
    139
    a year, estimated
    $55,200
    price
    $1,890

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    IEC/AAI dba UEI College, Gardena

    No diploma needed

    IEC/AAI dba UEI College, Gardena · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,489
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $11
    Students counted
    127
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,489

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

    Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin Park

    Education and courses

    Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin Park · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning at Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    125
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC

    Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La Puente · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,313
    Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
    More details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,965
    Length
    36 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    101
    a year, estimated
    $55,900
    price
    $2,313

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

    Newport International United College, Woodland Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Newport International United College, Woodland Hills · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,500
    Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Newport International United College
    More details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Newport International United College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,293
    Length
    44 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $29,200
    price
    $12,500

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    HVAC-R Technician (Blended)

    National Polytechnic College, Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    National Polytechnic College, Lakewood · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,800
    Price if you pay yourself$20,708
    More details about HVAC-R Technician (Blended) at National Polytechnic College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,694
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,715
    Students counted
    25
    a year, estimated
    $42,800
    price
    $20,708

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc

    Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc, Los Angeles

    No diploma needed

    Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc, Los Angeles · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc at Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.

    Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc., Huntington Beach

    No diploma needed

    Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc., Huntington Beach · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc. at Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center

    HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center, Huntington Beach

    No diploma needed

    HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center, Huntington Beach · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center at HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for HVAC training in Los Angeles

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles HVAC program numbers come from

Which Los Angeles HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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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