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HVAC training in Massachusetts

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

9 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, 18 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 18 programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Massachusetts?

$6,941 to $18,998

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $2,895 to $30,848

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
15 to 39 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 Massachusetts?

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

HVAC training in Boston, Providence, Worcester and other Massachusetts cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 in smaller cities and towns and 3 online.

All 18 HVAC training programs in Massachusetts approved for funding

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18 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVACR Technician

    MotoRing Technical Training Institute, Seekonk

    No diploma needed

    MotoRing Technical Training Institute, Seekonk · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,300
    Price if you pay yourself$19,600
    Program website, HVACR Technician at MotoRing Technical Training Institute
    More details about HVACR Technician at MotoRing Technical Training Institute
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,572
    Length
    30 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    106
    a year, estimated
    $46,300
    price
    $19,600

  • HVAC technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)

    Berkshire Community College, Online, based in Pittsfield, MA

    No diploma needed

    Berkshire Community College, Online, based in Pittsfield, MA · HVAC technician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,895
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Berkshire Community College
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Berkshire Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,895

  • HVAC technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)

    Worcester State University, Online, based in Worcester, MA

    No diploma needed

    Worcester State University, Online, based in Worcester, MA · HVAC technician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,502
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,502

  • HVAC technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included)

    Worcester State University, Online, based in Worcester, MA

    No diploma needed

    Worcester State University, Online, based in Worcester, MA · HVAC technician · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,317
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included) at Worcester State University
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included) at Worcester State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,317

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Night Class

    New England Institute of HVAC, Lowell

    No diploma needed

    New England Institute of HVAC, Lowell · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,975
    Program website, HVAC Night Class at New England Institute of HVAC
    More details about HVAC Night Class at New England Institute of HVAC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,975

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program)

    Technology Learning Center Inc., Oxford

    No diploma needed

    Technology Learning Center Inc., Oxford · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,930
    Program website, HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.
    More details about HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,555
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,930

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Day Class Full Time

    New England Institute of HVAC, Lowell

    No diploma needed

    New England Institute of HVAC, Lowell · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,975
    Program website, HVAC Day Class Full Time at New England Institute of HVAC
    More details about HVAC Day Class Full Time at New England Institute of HVAC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,975

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate

    Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield

    No diploma needed

    Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,089
    Program website, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate at Springfield Technical Community College
    More details about Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate at Springfield Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,013
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,089

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvac,Oil Burner, Basic Electricity-Three Combo "B"

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn

    No diploma needed

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,220
    Program website, Hvac,Oil Burner, Basic Electricity-Three Combo "B" at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    More details about Hvac,Oil Burner, Basic Electricity-Three Combo "B" at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $875
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,220

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    3 Combo (Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn

    No diploma needed

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    Program website, 3 Combo (Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    More details about 3 Combo (Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,800

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    3 Combo(Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn

    No diploma needed

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    Program website, 3 Combo(Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    More details about 3 Combo(Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,800

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Three Combo Program - HVAC Prep, Oil Burner Technician, Basic Electricity

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn

    No diploma needed

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,200
    Program website, Three Combo Program - HVAC Prep, Oil Burner Technician, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    More details about Three Combo Program - HVAC Prep, Oil Burner Technician, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,200

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Three Combo; HVAC Refrigeration, Oil Heat, Basic Electricity

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn

    No diploma needed

    Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School, Woburn · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,200
    Program website, Three Combo; HVAC Refrigeration, Oil Heat, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    More details about Three Combo; HVAC Refrigeration, Oil Heat, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,200

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    HVACR 103( HVACR &Facility Maintenance Program)

    Technology Learning Center Inc., Oxford

    No diploma needed

    Technology Learning Center Inc., Oxford · Facilities and building maintenance · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,190
    Program website, HVACR 103( HVACR &Facility Maintenance Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.
    More details about HVACR 103( HVACR &Facility Maintenance Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    41 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,110
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,190

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    NETTTS HVAC-R Technical Training

    New England Tractor Trailer Training School, Pawtucket, RI

    No diploma needed

    New England Tractor Trailer Training School, Pawtucket, RI · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,595
    Program website, NETTTS HVAC-R Technical Training at New England Tractor Trailer Training School
    More details about NETTTS HVAC-R Technical Training at New England Tractor Trailer Training School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $23,595

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Career Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill, CT

    No diploma needed

    Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill, CT · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$27,595
    School website, Career Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Porter and Chester Institute
    More details about Career Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Porter and Chester Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $27,595

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Career HVACR

    Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill, CT

    No diploma needed

    Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill, CT · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$30,848
    Program website, Career HVACR at Porter and Chester Institute
    More details about Career HVACR at Porter and Chester Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $30,848

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvacr

    Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill, CT

    No diploma needed

    Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill, CT · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$30,848
    Program website, Hvacr at Porter and Chester Institute
    More details about Hvacr at Porter and Chester Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $30,848

How to pay for HVAC training in Massachusetts

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts HVAC program numbers come from

Which Massachusetts HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts offers.

How Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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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