3 schools · Alaska
HVAC schools in Alaska
3 schools in Alaska offer HVAC programs (2 of them public), with 3 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $48,517 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Alaska
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 201 | $48,517 | $57,910 | $14,068 | $18,367 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical CenterSeward, AK | Public technical school | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,619 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,966 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,966 |
Cities with the most programs: Anchorage (2), Seward (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Alaska?
3 schools in Alaska awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Alaska has the highest earnings?
Charter College in Anchorage, where certificate graduates earned a median of $48,517 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Alaska?
By yearly tuition and fees, Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward charges $5,619 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do HVAC graduates make in Alaska?
The typical certificate program in Alaska reported median earnings of $48,517 one year after graduation and $57,910 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Alaska: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · Auto and diesel mechanic · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · LPN and CNA · Dental assisting and hygiene · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding · Paralegal
HVAC schools nationwide
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.