7 schools · Colorado
HVAC schools in Colorado
7 schools in Colorado offer HVAC programs (5 of them public), with 5 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $56,238 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 31 | $56,238 | n/a | n/a | $12,175 |
| Intellitec College-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 49 | $50,495 | $50,904 | $24,349 | $18,900 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $67,308 | n/a | $4,662 |
| Intellitec College-Grand JunctionGrand Junction, CO | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | $60,311 | n/a | $23,730 |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,257 |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,668 |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,668 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,662 |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,016 |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | Public technical school | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,016 |
Cities with the most programs: Colorado Springs (2), Grand Junction (2), Denver (1), Westminster (1), Lakewood (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Colorado?
7 schools in Colorado awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Colorado has the highest earnings?
Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver, where certificate graduates earned a median of $56,238 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Colorado?
By yearly tuition and fees, Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs charges $4,662 (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 Colorado?
The typical certificate program in Colorado reported median earnings of $56,238 one year after graduation, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.