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HVAC training in Detroit

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

9 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 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 Detroit, 5 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 40 HVAC training programs in Michigan, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Detroit?

$7,468 to $17,540

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 12 programs with a price: $5,000 to $22,215

Finished the program
48%
Working 6 months later
75%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,300
Length
31 to 53 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 Detroit?

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

All 12 HVAC training programs in Detroit approved for funding

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12 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Climate Control Technology

    Northwestern Technological Institute, Southfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwestern Technological Institute, Southfield · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,200
    Price if you pay yourself$17,797
    Program website, Climate Control Technology at Northwestern Technological Institute
    More details about Climate Control Technology at Northwestern Technological Institute
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,304
    Length
    45 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,195
    a year, estimated
    $37,200
    price
    $17,797

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR Technician

    MIAT College of Technology, Canton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MIAT College of Technology, Canton · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,100
    Price if you pay yourself$22,215
    Program website, HVACR Technician at MIAT College of Technology
    More details about HVACR Technician at MIAT College of Technology
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,779
    Length
    36 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $331
    Students counted
    246
    a year, estimated
    $35,100
    price
    $22,215

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Systems Technician

    Dorsey College, Roseville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, Roseville · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,700
    Price if you pay yourself$17,540
    Program website, HVAC Systems Technician at Dorsey College
    More details about HVAC Systems Technician at Dorsey College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,680
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    112
    a year, estimated
    $34,700
    price
    $17,540

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Systems Technician

    Dorsey College, Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, Wayne · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$17,540
    Program website, HVAC Systems Technician at Dorsey College
    More details about HVAC Systems Technician at Dorsey College
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,716
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    104
    a year, estimated
    $30,900
    price
    $17,540

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Option

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,097
    Program website, HVAC/R - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Option at Oakland Community College
    More details about HVAC/R - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Option at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,216
    Length
    90 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    76
    a year, estimated
    $28,900
    price
    $8,097

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Climate Control Technology

    Macomb Community College, Warren

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, Warren · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,100
    Program website, Climate Control Technology at Macomb Community College
    More details about Climate Control Technology at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,836
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    76
    a year, estimated
    $43,300
    price
    $11,100

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Climate Control/Heating Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

    Macomb Community College, Warren

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, Warren · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,780
    Program website, Climate Control/Heating Air Conditioning And Refrigeration at Macomb Community College
    More details about Climate Control/Heating Air Conditioning And Refrigeration at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,662
    Length
    78 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    66
    a year, estimated
    $38,600
    price
    $8,780

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Systems Technician

    Dorsey College, Woodhaven

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, Woodhaven · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourself$17,540
    Program website, HVAC Systems Technician at Dorsey College
    More details about HVAC Systems Technician at Dorsey College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,847
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $35,400
    price
    $17,540

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating and Cooling - Level One

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Heating and Cooling - Level One at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about Heating and Cooling - Level One at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,000

  • HVAC technicianSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Technician - Certificate of Achievement

    Henry Ford College, Dearborn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Henry Ford College, Dearborn · HVAC technician · Several formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,958
    Program website, HVAC Technician - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College
    More details about HVAC Technician - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    39
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,958

  • Boiler operationIn personNo diploma needed

    High Pressure Boiler Operator/Maintenance

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit · Boiler operation · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, High Pressure Boiler Operator/Maintenance at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about High Pressure Boiler Operator/Maintenance at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    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
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

  • Boiler operationIn personNo diploma needed

    Low Pressure Boiler Operator/Maintenance

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, Detroit · Boiler operation · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Low Pressure Boiler Operator/Maintenance at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about Low Pressure Boiler Operator/Maintenance at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    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
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

How to pay for HVAC training in Detroit

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Detroit

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 Detroit HVAC program numbers come from

Which Detroit HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 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 Michigan page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Detroit 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 Detroit

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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