HVAC programs in Virginia
31 HVAC programs at 27 Virginia schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (8 programs), the state median is $40,955 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $14,604.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Tech-Trades | Norfolk, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 99 | $43,202 | $14,604 | $166 |
| Tidewater Tech-East Little Creek | Norfolk, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | $43,202 | $14,604 | $166 |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Virginia Beach, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 19 | $42,049 | $12,754 | $145 |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 22 | $40,955 | $14,750 | $168 |
| Centura College-Newport News | Newport News, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 62 | $40,955 | $14,750 | $168 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 3 | $40,190 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 48 | $40,190 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 29 | $39,309 | – | – |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Virginia Beach, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Danville Community College | Danville, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| New River Community College | Dublin, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | $15,632 | $178 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Paul D Camp Community College | Franklin, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | 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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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 Virginia?
By reported one-year earnings, Tidewater Tech-Trades leads at $43,202 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Virginia?
The Scorecard lists 31 certificate or associate programs in this field at 27 schools in Virginia.