HVAC programs in Louisiana
19 HVAC programs at 17 Louisiana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (8 programs), the state median is $40,166 one year after completion, 7% below the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $13,910.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | $52,869 | $11,489 | $131 |
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | $41,749 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Remington College-Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | $41,138 | $26,250 | $298 |
| Blue Cliff College-Metairie | Metairie, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | $41,037 | – | – |
| Remington College-Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | $39,294 | $13,910 | $158 |
| Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 29 | $39,294 | $13,910 | $158 |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus | Shreveport, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 26 | $39,294 | $13,910 | $158 |
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 27 | $37,811 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Nunez Community College | Chalmette, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Nunez Community College | Chalmette, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| ITI Technical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | Minden, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Northshore Technical Community College | Lacombe, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 96 | not reported | – | – |
| River Parishes Community College | Gonzales, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 118 | 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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana?
By reported one-year earnings, Delgado Community College leads at $52,869 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Louisiana?
The Scorecard lists 19 certificate or associate programs in this field at 17 schools in Louisiana.