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HVAC training in Baton Rouge

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

5 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, 7 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 11 programs

All 32 HVAC training programs in Louisiana, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Baton Rouge?

$550 to $17,156

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 11 programs with a price: $550 to $31,060

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
about $16,000
Length
15 to 54 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Baton Rouge may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Baton Rouge?

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

All 11 HVAC training programs in Baton Rouge approved for funding

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11 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    Fortis College, Baton Rouge

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis College, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,100
    Price if you pay yourself$19,748
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,784
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,877
    Students counted
    133
    a year, estimated
    $23,100
    price
    $19,748

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Central Air Conditioning

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    School website, HVAC Central Air Conditioning at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about HVAC Central Air Conditioning at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,002
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $550

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Commercial & Residential Heating

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    School website, HVAC Commercial & Residential Heating at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about HVAC Commercial & Residential Heating at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,002
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $550

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Commercial Refrigeration

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    School website, HVAC Commercial Refrigeration at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about HVAC Commercial Refrigeration at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,002
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $550

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Principles of Electricity

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    School website, HVAC Principles of Electricity at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about HVAC Principles of Electricity at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,002
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $550

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Principles of Refrigeration

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    School website, HVAC Principles of Refrigeration at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about HVAC Principles of Refrigeration at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,002
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $550

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    CTC: HVAC and Refrigeration Helper

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,222
    Program website, CTC: HVAC and Refrigeration Helper at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about CTC: HVAC and Refrigeration Helper at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,002
    Length
    16 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $16,000
    price
    $4,222

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Electrical AOS

    ITI Technical College, Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    ITI Technical College, Baton Rouge · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$31,060
    Program website, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Electrical AOS at ITI Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Electrical AOS at ITI Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,084
    Length
    96 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    69
    a year, estimated
    $44,300
    price
    $31,060

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning & Electrical

    ITI Technical College, Baton Rouge

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ITI Technical College, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,800
    Price if you pay yourself$21,665
    Program website, Air Conditioning & Electrical at ITI Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning & Electrical at ITI Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,209
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,954
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $28,800
    price
    $21,665

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

    River Parishes Community College, Gonzales

    Prerequisite courses

    River Parishes Community College, Gonzales · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,420
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology at River Parishes Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology at River Parishes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 46 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,420

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus, Baton Rouge

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus, Baton Rouge · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,565
    More details about Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,565

How to pay for HVAC training in Baton Rouge

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge HVAC program numbers come from

Which Baton Rouge HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Baton Rouge 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 Louisiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Baton Rouge 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.

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".8 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Baton Rouge

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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
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns