HVAC programs in Minnesota
21 HVAC programs at 12 Minnesota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (7 programs), the state median is $61,590 one year after completion, 42% above the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $11,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 17 | $64,744 | – | – |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 27 | $64,476 | $11,217 | $127 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 92 | $63,656 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 15 | $61,590 | – | – |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 28 | $58,007 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 112 | $57,081 | $10,500 | $119 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | $50,945 | $6,134 | $70 |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 8 | 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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota?
By reported one-year earnings, Century College leads at $64,744 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Minnesota?
The Scorecard lists 21 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Minnesota.