HVAC training in Houston
31 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
17 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands 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 Houston, 5 of the 31 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 14 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 31 programsAll 172 HVAC training programs in Texas, including online programs
How much does HVAC training cost in Houston?
$4,090 to $10,932
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 31 programs with a price: $1,128 to $21,850
- Finished the program
- 66%
- Working 6 months later
- 71%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $39,200
- Length
- Not reported for most programs
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
All 31 HVAC training programs in Houston approved for funding
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Refrigeration Technologies
Tulsa Welding School Inc, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$17,550Program website, Refrigeration Technologies at Tulsa Welding School IncMore details about Refrigeration Technologies at Tulsa Welding School Inc
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,757
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 770
- a year, estimated
- $27,000
- price
- $17,550
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS
North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourself$6,590Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS at North Harris College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,990
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $6,265
- Students counted
- 674
- a year, estimated
- $44,000
- price
- $6,590
10 Week Air Conditioning & Heating Technician Program
The Training Center of Air Conditioning Houston, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,700Price if you pay yourself$6,000Program website, 10 Week Air Conditioning & Heating Technician Program at The Training Center of Air Conditioning HoustonMore details about 10 Week Air Conditioning & Heating Technician Program at The Training Center of Air Conditioning Houston
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,425
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 632
- a year, estimated
- $37,700
- price
- $6,000
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Occupational Entry Certificate
North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$7,939Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Occupational Entry Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Occupational Entry Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,881
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,025
- Students counted
- 387
- a year, estimated
- $39,500
- price
- $7,939
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Servicing Certificate
North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$3,900Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Servicing Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Servicing Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,407
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $5,540
- Students counted
- 381
- a year, estimated
- $41,600
- price
- $3,900
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Fortis Institute Houston North, Houston
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$17,288Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis Institute Houston NorthMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis Institute Houston North
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,250
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,345
- Students counted
- 312
- a year, estimated
- $29,000
- price
- $17,288
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Commercial Servicing Certificate
North Harris College Lone Star College System, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,700Price if you pay yourself$4,280Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Commercial Servicing Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College SystemMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Commercial Servicing Certificate at North Harris College Lone Star College System
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,674
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,725
- Students counted
- 284
- a year, estimated
- $42,700
- price
- $4,280
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Fortis College Houston South, Houston
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,800Price if you pay yourself$17,288Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis College Houston SouthMore details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis College Houston South
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,951
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,345
- Students counted
- 267
- a year, estimated
- $27,800
- price
- $17,288
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician Certificate 1
Texas State Technical College Fort Bend, Rosenberg
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,700Price if you pay yourself$7,992Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician Certificate 1 at Texas State Technical College Fort BendMore details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician Certificate 1 at Texas State Technical College Fort Bend
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,416
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,275
- Students counted
- 199
- a year, estimated
- $33,700
- price
- $7,992
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology AAS
Texas State Technical College Fort Bend, Rosenberg
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$17,410Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology AAS at Texas State Technical College Fort BendMore details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology AAS at Texas State Technical College Fort Bend
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,499
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,625
- Students counted
- 185
- a year, estimated
- $34,000
- price
- $17,410
Commercial Air Conditioning Technology A.A.S. Degree
San Jacinto College District, Pasadena
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,600Price if you pay yourself$7,500Program website, Commercial Air Conditioning Technology A.A.S. Degree at San Jacinto College DistrictMore details about Commercial Air Conditioning Technology A.A.S. Degree at San Jacinto College District
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,156
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- 100
- a year, estimated
- $48,600
- price
- $7,500
HVACR Technician
Vocational Technical Academy Inc, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,200Price if you pay yourself$5,800More details about HVACR Technician at Vocational Technical Academy Inc
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,549
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 74
- a year, estimated
- $38,200
- price
- $5,800
Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate
College of the Mainland, Texas City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200Price if you pay yourself$2,565Program website, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate at College of the MainlandMore details about Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate at College of the Mainland
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,059
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $169
- Students counted
- 72
- a year, estimated
- $36,200
- price
- $2,565
Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Basic Certificate
Brazosport College, Lake Jackson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,400Price if you pay yourself$1,528Program website, Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Basic Certificate at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Basic Certificate at Brazosport College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,838
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $831
- Students counted
- 45
- a year, estimated
- $39,400
- price
- $1,528
HVACR Maintenance Certificate - EVENING
Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training School, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,000Price if you pay yourself$5,200Program website, HVACR Maintenance Certificate - EVENING at Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training SchoolMore details about HVACR Maintenance Certificate - EVENING at Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training School
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,249
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- 38
- a year, estimated
- $41,000
- price
- $5,200
Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate Degree
Brazosport College, Lake Jackson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,300Price if you pay yourself$10,700Program website, Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate Degree at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate Degree at Brazosport College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,085
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,631
- Students counted
- 25
- a year, estimated
- $60,300
- price
- $10,700
Air Conditioning Technology Occupational Certificate (6AIRCON)
San Jacinto College District (13735 Beamer Rd), Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,328More details about Air Conditioning Technology Occupational Certificate (6AIRCON) at San Jacinto College District (13735 Beamer Rd)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $397
- Students counted
- 11
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,328
Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Advanced Certificate Residential Specialty
Brazosport College, Lake Jackson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,200Price if you pay yourself$4,500Program website, Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Advanced Certificate Residential Specialty at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Advanced Certificate Residential Specialty at Brazosport College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,798
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,024
- Students counted
- 11
- a year, estimated
- $39,200
- price
- $4,500
Electro-Mechanical Technologies
Tulsa Welding School Inc, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$21,850Program website, Electro-Mechanical Technologies at Tulsa Welding School IncMore details about Electro-Mechanical Technologies at Tulsa Welding School Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,600
- Students counted
- 41
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $21,850
Commercial Air Conditioning Technology Level II Certificate
San Jacinto College District, Pasadena
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,510Program website, Commercial Air Conditioning Technology Level II Certificate at San Jacinto College DistrictMore details about Commercial Air Conditioning Technology Level II Certificate at San Jacinto College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 38
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,510
HVAC Residential Service Technician
Texas State Technical College Fort Bend, Rosenberg
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,328Program website, HVAC Residential Service Technician at Texas State Technical College Fort BendMore details about HVAC Residential Service Technician at Texas State Technical College Fort Bend
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,519
- Students counted
- 20
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,328
Air Conditioning Technician I & II
Houston Community College District, Houston
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,128Program website, Air Conditioning Technician I & II at Houston Community College DistrictMore details about Air Conditioning Technician I & II at Houston Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $893
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,128
Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Basic Certificate Level 1
Houston Community College District, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,737Program website, Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Basic Certificate Level 1 at Houston Community College DistrictMore details about Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Basic Certificate Level 1 at Houston Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,911
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,737
Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advanced Cert Level I
Houston Community College District, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,343Program website, Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advanced Cert Level I at Houston Community College DistrictMore details about Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advanced Cert Level I at Houston Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,935
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,343
Hvacr Maintenance Certificate - Day
Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training School, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,200Program website, Hvacr Maintenance Certificate - Day at Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training SchoolMore details about Hvacr Maintenance Certificate - Day at Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,200
Hvacr Maintenance Certificate - Weekend
Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training School, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,200Program website, Hvacr Maintenance Certificate - Weekend at Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training SchoolMore details about Hvacr Maintenance Certificate - Weekend at Teamwork Network Inc - Career Training School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,200
HVAC
Worktexas, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,300Program website, HVAC at WorktexasMore details about HVAC at Worktexas
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,300
Heating And Air Conditioning Installer Servicer
Launch Point Cdc Apprenticeship, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,750School website, Heating And Air Conditioning Installer Servicer at Launch Point Cdc ApprenticeshipMore details about Heating And Air Conditioning Installer Servicer at Launch Point Cdc Apprenticeship
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,750
Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Advanced Certificate Commercial Specialty
Brazosport College, Lake Jackson
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,165Program website, Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Advanced Certificate Commercial Specialty at Brazosport CollegeMore details about Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Advanced Certificate Commercial Specialty at Brazosport College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,024
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $11,165
Hvac/R-Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning /Refrigeration
Houstons Training And Education Center (Htec), Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,650Program website, Hvac/R-Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning /Refrigeration at Houstons Training And Education Center (Htec)More details about Hvac/R-Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning /Refrigeration at Houstons Training And Education Center (Htec)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,975
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $11,650
Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning - Hybrid
Iec Us Holdings Inc. Dba Florida Career College, Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$20,730Program website, Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning - Hybrid at Iec Us Holdings Inc. Dba Florida Career CollegeMore details about Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning - Hybrid at Iec Us Holdings Inc. Dba Florida Career College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $770
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $20,730
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How to pay for HVAC training in Houston
Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Houston
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 Houston HVAC program numbers come from
Which Houston HVAC programs are on this list?
These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands 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 Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.
How Houston 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 Houston
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs