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HVAC technicians, mechanics or installers typically work with heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems in various settings. They are often employed to work in residential areas, construction sites, commercial areas, factories and shipyards etc.

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As per the data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2018, the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers earned an annual median salary of $47,610. It roughly breaks down to $22.89 per hour. The employment growth for this profession has been predicted by the BLS at 13% between 2018 and 2028.

Nearly every state in the U.S. has its own requirements for licensure and employment for this career. If you are interested in becoming an HVAC technician, mechanic or installer, then you should start by enrolling in an HVAC certification program. To help you choose the right school, here is a list of top 10 HVAC certification schools. The following schools have been listed according to Niche’s compilation of the ‘2020 Best Colleges with HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician Degrees in America.’ Niche’s website explains the criteria used to create this list which considers features like, academics, admission requirements, acceptance rate and campus etc.

1 – Dunwoody College of Technology

This college is considered as an above-average private institution based in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As per the college website, the job placement rate of this program is 100%. Dunwoody College of Technology offers a 2-year associate’s degree in the following areas:

  • Dunwoody HVACR Systems Servicing.
  • Dunwoody HVAC Installation & Residential Service.

2 – Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson

The Tennessee Tech Jackson College is listed as an above-average public institution situated in Tennessee. This college offers the following four programs to HVAC candidates.

  • Certificate of HVAC Mechanic Assistant requires completion of 432 hours.
  • Certificate of Domestic Unit Repair requires completion of 864 hours.
  • Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician requires completion of 1,296 hours.
  • Diploma in Heating/Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician requires completion of 1,728 hours.

3 – Western Iowa Tech Community College

The Western Iowa Tech Community College offers a diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration. The students of this degree must complete a total of 36 credit hours to graduate. This college is an above-average public institution and its campus is located in Sioux City, Iowa.

4 – Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology

The Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology is rated as an above-average college in Florida. It is a small public college which was established back in 1974. It offers an advanced HVACR program which requires 63 credit hours for completion and allows students to work on and interpret HVAC related electrical equipment. It also offers a 1,350 hours (approx. 3 semesters) program in Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology, as per the 2018-2019 course schedule.

5 – San Jacinto College

It is a well-known public college established in Pasadena, Texas. The San Jacinto College offers a certification in Air Conditioning Technology-HVAC, which prepares students for entry level positions in the field. The Fast Track to HVACR program allows students to complete an occupational certificate in just 16 weeks or 1 semester, paving the path for certification through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

6 – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

This is also an above-average public college based in Wisconsin. The Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers a 2-year associate’s degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, which includes work on numerous residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures. The college also offers a HVAC Installer/Servicer Apprenticeship program, which should be at least 4 years long and not less than 8,000 hours.

7 – Southwest Mississippi Community College

The Southwest Mississippi Community College offers a 4-semester associate’s degree in Heating and Air Conditioning which combines classroom training with extensive lab work. The students of this degree must complete 61 credit hours to graduate. It also offers a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Certificate which is around 32-34 credit hours long and is completed in 2 semesters. In addition to the degrees, courses are also offered for students of other majors, if they are interested in this field.

8 – Western Technical College-Wisconsin

It is a public college established in Wisconsin. The Western Technical College offers a technical diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Heating Service Technician with 30 credit hours. It also offers an associate’s degree in Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration with 64 credit hours.

9 – Johnson County Community College

The Johnson County Community College offers a 1-year certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology with 34 credit hours. It also offers a 2-year associate’s degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology with 61 credit hours. It is a public institution based in Overland Park, Kansas.

10 – Harper College

The Harper College is a public college situated in Illinois. It is an above-average college with a small campus and offers the following HVAC certifications:

  • Residential Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate.
  • Residential Comfort Systems Certificate.
  • Refrigeration Service Certificate.
  • Heating Service Certificate.
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate.

The institute also offers an Associate in Applied Science in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology, professional certifications in Refrigerant Handling and R-410A Safety Training.

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