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HVAC training in St. Louis

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

8 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the St. Louis 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 St. Louis, 11 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 5 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 12 programs

All 39 HVAC training programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in St. Louis?

$2,648 to $13,805

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 11 programs with a price: $1,000 to $39,770

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
28 to 64 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 St. Louis?

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

All 12 HVAC training programs in St. Louis approved for funding

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12 programs

  • HVAC (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro · HVAC (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,496
    Program website, Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology at Jefferson College
    More details about Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,770
    Students counted
    134
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,496

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology-Evening Program

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    No diploma needed

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,930
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology-Evening Program at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology-Evening Program at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $270
    Students counted
    61
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,930

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    No diploma needed

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$33,860
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,375
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $33,860

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hvac Operator I

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, Bridgeton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis Community College, Corporate, Bridgeton · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    Program website, Hvac Operator I at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    More details about Hvac Operator I at St. Louis Community College, Corporate
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating And Air Conditioning Technology Program

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education, Saint Charles · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,049
    Program website, Heating And Air Conditioning Technology Program at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    More details about Heating And Air Conditioning Technology Program at St. Charles R-Vi/adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $255
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,049

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC-R) Systems, CS

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, Cottleville · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,416
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC-R) Systems, CS at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC-R) Systems, CS at St. Charles Community College
    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
    $1,892
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,416

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology-Installer

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,880
    Program website, Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology-Installer at Jefferson College
    More details about Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology-Installer at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,680
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,880

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration

    East Central College, Union

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Union · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,874
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration at East Central College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,426
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,874

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology - Technician

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, Hillsboro · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,372
    Program website, Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology - Technician at Jefferson College
    More details about Heating/ac/refrigeration Technology - Technician at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,372

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration

    East Central College, Bic, Union

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Bic, Union · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,680
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration at East Central College, Bic
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration at East Central College, Bic
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,628
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,680

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology-Utility

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis

    No diploma needed

    Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$39,770
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology-Utility at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology-Utility at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,287
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $39,770

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    HVAR Certificate

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville

    No diploma needed

    Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAR Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about HVAR Certificate at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for HVAC training in St. Louis

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in St. Louis

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 St. Louis HVAC program numbers come from

Which St. Louis HVAC programs are on this list?

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

How St. Louis 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 St. Louis

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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