HVAC programs in Colorado
10 HVAC programs at 7 Colorado schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $53,366 one year after completion, 23% above the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $24,667.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 39 | $56,238 | – | – |
| Intellitec College-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 60 | $50,495 | $24,667 | $280 |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction | Grand Junction, CO | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 16 | 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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Before you choose a HVAC school in Colorado
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 Colorado?
By reported one-year earnings, Emily Griffith Technical College leads at $56,238 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Colorado?
The Scorecard lists 10 certificate or associate programs in this field at 7 schools in Colorado.