HVAC programs in Wisconsin
19 HVAC programs at 12 Wisconsin schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $49,706 one year after completion, 15% above the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $6,592.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 56 | $52,158 | $7,683 | $87 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 22 | $49,706 | – | – |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 48 | $49,468 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 7 | 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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin?
By reported one-year earnings, Northwood Technical College leads at $52,158 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Wisconsin?
The Scorecard lists 19 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Wisconsin.