HVAC Schools in Riverside, CA

Riverside, CA has 4 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 413 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $17,995 to $21,500, with a median of $18,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,234 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at UEI College-Riverside, Riverside City College and American College of Healthcare and Technology.

4
Schools with this program
413
Graduates last year
$18,000
Median program tuition
$40,234
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 HVAC schools in Riverside, CA

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UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
269
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,234
Type
Private for-profit

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,428
Graduates last year
125
Type
Public

InterCoast Colleges-Riverside

Riverside, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,000
Length
8 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,503
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Riverside

CET-Colton

Colton, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,500
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,250
Type
Private nonprofit

Norco College

Norco, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,428
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,185
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Summit College

San Bernardino, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,495
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
112
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,625
Type
Private for-profit

UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$21,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
177
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,551
Type
Private for-profit

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,184
Graduates last year
15
Type
Public

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,364
Graduates last year
37
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does HVAC training cost in Riverside, CA?

The median published tuition is $18,000 (range $17,995 to $21,500, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at American College of Healthcare and Technology ($17,995), InterCoast Colleges-Riverside ($18,000) and UEI College-Riverside ($21,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does HVAC school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do HVAC graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,234 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public HVAC programs in Riverside, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Riverside City College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.