HVAC programs in Michigan
27 HVAC programs at 19 Michigan schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $36,874 one year after completion, 15% 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton | Canton, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 179 | $40,744 | $9,395 | $107 |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | $36,874 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Dorsey College-Wayne | Wayne, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 31 | $36,874 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Dorsey College-Roseville | Roseville, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 28 | $36,874 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Dorsey College-Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 7 | $36,874 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | Woodhaven, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 3 | $36,874 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 59 | not reported | – | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Abcott Institute | Southfield, MI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 2 | 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 Michigan
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 Michigan?
By reported one-year earnings, Universal Technical Institute-Canton leads at $40,744 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Michigan?
The Scorecard lists 27 certificate or associate programs in this field at 19 schools in Michigan.