HVAC programs in Washington
18 HVAC programs at 13 Washington schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $54,720 one year after completion, 26% above the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Technical Institute | Yakima, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 39 | $58,367 | $17,146 | $195 |
| Northwest HVAC/R Training Center | Spokane, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 28 | $54,720 | $9,500 | $108 |
| UEI College-Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 39 | $40,234 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | 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 Washington
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 Washington?
By reported one-year earnings, Perry Technical Institute leads at $58,367 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Washington?
The Scorecard lists 18 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in Washington.