Pennsylvania has 37 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 22 public and 15 private. Together they graduated 811 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $7,000 to $23,566, with a median of $18,123 across the 16 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $45,706 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Orleans Technical College, Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute and Pennco Tech-Bristol.
The median published tuition is $18,123 (range $7,000 to $23,566, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Clearfield County Career and Technology Center ($7,000), Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program ($9,000) and Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ($10,360). 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 10 months to finish (6 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do HVAC graduates earn?
Across 24 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,706 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. 22 public schools offer it, including Pennsylvania College of Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education, Community College of Allegheny County and Westmoreland County Community 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.