HVAC programs in South Dakota
5 HVAC programs at 3 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $48,953 one year after completion, 13% above the national median of $43,365.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 3 | $48,953 | – | – |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | 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 South Dakota
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 South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Southeast Technical College leads at $48,953 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 5 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in South Dakota.