Trade and career programs at HVAC Technical Institute
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | Certificate | 138 | $48,200 | $49,419 | $6,851 |
| Electrician | Certificate | 36 | $44,384 | n/a | $3,972 |
HVAC Technical Institute cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,699 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,735 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,659 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $22,247 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $22,568 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,138 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,699 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 91% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- Students who completed left with a median of $3,972 in federal student loans.
- 48% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HVAC Technical Institute cost?
Tuition and fees are $15,000 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $22,735 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at HVAC Technical Institute?
91% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do HVAC Technical Institute graduates earn?
HVAC certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $48,200 one year after finishing.
Is HVAC Technical Institute accredited?
HVAC Technical Institute is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago, Chicago: $16,657 a year
- Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago, Chicago: $18,020 a year
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College, Chicago: $4,710 a year
- City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, Chicago: $4,710 a year
- City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, Chicago: $4,710 a year
- City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, Chicago: $4,710 a year
More: all trade schools in Illinois · HVAC Technical Institute on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.