HVAC programs in New Jersey
9 HVAC programs at 9 New Jersey schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $40,530 one year after completion, 7% below the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $11,732.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwick College-Nutley | Nutley, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | $47,877 | $9,812 | $112 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood | Blackwood, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 169 | $41,323 | $11,007 | $125 |
| Fortis Institute-Wayne | Wayne, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 50 | $40,530 | $12,458 | $142 |
| Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 36 | $40,530 | $12,458 | $142 |
| Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS | Hackensack, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 23 | $35,235 | $8,894 | $101 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| National Career Institute | East Orange, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield | Bloomfield, NJ | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | $12,565 | $143 |
| Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education | Westampton, NJ | 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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Before you choose a HVAC school in New Jersey
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 New Jersey?
By reported one-year earnings, Eastwick College-Nutley leads at $47,877 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in New Jersey?
The Scorecard lists 9 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in New Jersey.