3 schools · Connecticut
HVAC schools in Connecticut
3 schools in Connecticut offer HVAC programs, all private, with 3 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $47,097 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester InstituteBridgeport, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 162 | $48,757 | $60,224 | $16,533 | $13,748 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of HamdenHamden, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 41 | $45,436 | $55,385 | $12,535 | $14,337 |
| Industrial Management Training InstituteWaterbury, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | $54,103 | n/a | $22,227 |
Cities with the most programs: Bridgeport (1), Hamden (1), Waterbury (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Connecticut?
3 schools in Connecticut awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Connecticut has the highest earnings?
Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport, where certificate graduates earned a median of $48,757 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Connecticut?
By yearly tuition and fees, Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport charges $13,748 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do HVAC graduates make in Connecticut?
The typical certificate program in Connecticut reported median earnings of $47,097 one year after graduation and $55,385 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Connecticut: all trade schools · colleges
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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.