HVAC programs in New York
19 HVAC programs at 13 New York schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $45,771 one year after completion, 6% above the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $8,875.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 10 | $51,784 | – | – |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 33 | $51,533 | $8,250 | $94 |
| Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 26 | $46,075 | $5,637 | $64 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 12 | $45,467 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 31 | $44,582 | – | – |
| Apex Technical School | Long Island City, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 158 | $43,596 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Dutchess Community College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Erie 1 BOCES | West Seneca, NY | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | 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 York
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 York?
By reported one-year earnings, Monroe Community College leads at $51,784 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in New York?
The Scorecard lists 19 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in New York.