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HVAC training in Wisconsin

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

13 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 6 of the 24 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 24 programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Wisconsin?

$3,844 to $9,434

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 24 programs with a price: $1,352 to $12,108

Finished the program
69%
Working 6 months later
84%
Earned a year, estimated
about $43,600
Length
30 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 Wisconsin?

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

HVAC training in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Rice Lake and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 24 HVAC training programs in Wisconsin approved for funding

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24 programs

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

    Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,152
    Program website, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,505
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,010
    Students counted
    262
    a year, estimated
    $42,000
    price
    $9,152

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,210
    Program website, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,796
    Length
    30 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    257
    a year, estimated
    $39,200
    price
    $7,210

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Tech.

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,523
    Program website, Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Tech. at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Tech. at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,900
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,693
    Students counted
    233
    a year, estimated
    $35,600
    price
    $5,523

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee · HVAC technician · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,111
    Program website, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,405
    Length
    48 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    156
    a year, estimated
    $45,600
    price
    $4,111

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

    Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology

    Western Technical College, La Crosse

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La Crosse · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,013
    Program website, Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology at Western Technical College
    More details about Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology at Western Technical College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,161
    Length
    60 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    138
    a year, estimated
    $40,600
    price
    $10,013

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

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig

    Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,685
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    15%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,192
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    117
    a year, estimated
    $40,800
    price
    $10,685

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,381
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,207
    Length
    32 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $789
    Students counted
    103
    a year, estimated
    $40,800
    price
    $4,381

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating

    Western Technical College, La Crosse

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La Crosse · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,925
    Program website, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating at Western Technical College
    More details about Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating at Western Technical College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,367
    Length
    30 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $41,500
    price
    $4,925

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Mechanic- HVAC

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,795
    School website, Industrial Mechanic- HVAC at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Industrial Mechanic- HVAC at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,746
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $51,000
    price
    $5,795

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Installer/Servicer Apprenticeship

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,327
    Program website, HVAC Installer/Servicer Apprenticeship at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about HVAC Installer/Servicer Apprenticeship at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,655
    Length
    120 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $46,600
    price
    $9,327

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Technical Diploma

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,327
    Program website, HVAC Technical Diploma at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about HVAC Technical Diploma at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,655
    Length
    64 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $46,600
    price
    $9,327

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,303
    Program website, Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,138
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    79
    a year, estimated
    $44,600
    price
    $10,303

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC Installation Technician

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$43,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,386
    Program website, HVAC Installation Technician at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about HVAC Installation Technician at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,812
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $868
    Students counted
    73
    a year, estimated
    $43,200
    price
    $4,386

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

    Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC)

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,600
    Price if you pay yourself$12,108
    Program website, Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC) at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC) at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,897
    Length
    64 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,996
    Students counted
    54
    a year, estimated
    $43,600
    price
    $12,108

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC & Building Trades Fundamentals

    Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,168
    Program website, HVAC & Building Trades Fundamentals at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about HVAC & Building Trades Fundamentals at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,651
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $948
    Students counted
    48
    a year, estimated
    $42,600
    price
    $5,168

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

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig.

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,119
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig. at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrig. at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,227
    Length
    90 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $48,900
    price
    $11,119

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,538
    Program website, Air Conditioning at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Air Conditioning at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,156
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $44,600
    price
    $1,538

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Oil, Electric & Hydronic Heating

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,352
    Program website, Oil, Electric & Hydronic Heating at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Oil, Electric & Hydronic Heating at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,158
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $44,600
    price
    $1,352

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Gas Heating & Airflow

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,538
    Program website, Gas Heating & Airflow at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Gas Heating & Airflow at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,964
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    $47,900
    price
    $1,538

  • RefrigerationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Refrigeration

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · Refrigeration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,538
    Program website, Refrigeration at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Refrigeration at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,538

  • RefrigerationIn personNo diploma needed

    Refrigeration Essentials

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Refrigeration · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,489
    Program website, Refrigeration Essentials at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Refrigeration Essentials at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,489

  • HVAC technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technician (Vouchers Included)

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, Online, based in River Falls, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, Online, based in River Falls, WI · HVAC technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,045
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (Vouchers Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,045

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Installation Technician

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,777
    Program website, HVAC Installation Technician at Northwood Technical College
    More details about HVAC Installation Technician at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,777

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Condit & Refrigeration

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,756
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Condit & Refrigeration at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Condit & Refrigeration at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,756

How to pay for HVAC training in Wisconsin

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin HVAC program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin offers.

How Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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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