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HVAC schools in Arizona
14 schools in Arizona offer HVAC programs (10 of them public), with 14 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,551 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration School IncPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 146 | $52,711 | $62,122 | $8,233 | $24,625 |
| UEI College-MesaMesa, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $41,551 | $46,711 | $9,500 | $21,500 |
| UEI College-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 141 | $41,551 | $46,711 | $9,500 | $20,900 |
| East Valley Institute of TechnologyMesa, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 44 | $39,821 | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Mohave Community CollegeKingman, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 60 | $35,911 | $41,781 | n/a | $2,280 |
| Arizona Western CollegeYuma, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,150 |
| Arizona Western CollegeYuma, AZ | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,150 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix NorthPhoenix, AZ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | $10,808 | $21,022 |
| Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ | Community college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,304 |
| Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,979 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 359 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,352 |
| Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,352 |
| GateWay Community CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| GateWay Community CollegePhoenix, AZ | Public technical school | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,358 |
| Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,442 |
| Western Maricopa Education CenterGlendale, AZ | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yavapai CollegePrescott, AZ | Public technical school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,104 |
Cities with the most programs: Phoenix (4), Mesa (2), Kingman (1), Yuma (1), Sierra Vista (1), Flagstaff (1), Thatcher (1), Tucson (1), Glendale (1), Prescott (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Arizona?
14 schools in Arizona awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 14 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Arizona has the highest earnings?
Refrigeration School Inc in Phoenix, where certificate graduates earned a median of $52,711 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Arizona?
By yearly tuition and fees, Mohave Community College in Kingman charges $2,280 (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 Arizona?
The typical certificate program in Arizona reported median earnings of $41,551 one year after graduation and $46,711 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Arizona: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · Electrician · Plumbing · Carpentry · Construction trades · Auto and diesel mechanic · Heavy equipment mechanic · Truck driving (CDL) · Cosmetology and barbering · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · LPN and CNA · Dental assisting and hygiene · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding · Massage therapy · 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.