HVAC programs in Arizona
21 HVAC programs at 16 Arizona schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $41,551 one year after completion, 4% below the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration School Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 102 | $52,711 | $8,233 | $94 |
| UEI College-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 27 | $41,551 | $9,500 | $108 |
| UEI College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 87 | $41,551 | $9,500 | $108 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology | Mesa, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | $39,821 | – | – |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 86 | $35,911 | – | – |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | $10,808 | $123 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 215 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | Avondale, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| GateWay Community College-Central City | Phoenix, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | Glendale, AZ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Federal rules require technicians who handle refrigerants to hold an EPA Section 608 certification. Many programs include the exam; ask whether it is included in tuition. State or local contractor licensing varies.
- Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- How much lab time on live equipment is there?
- Does the school place students in apprenticeships or ride-alongs?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying HVAC program in Arizona?
By reported one-year earnings, Refrigeration School Inc leads at $52,711 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Arizona?
The Scorecard lists 21 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in Arizona.