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HVAC schools in Kansas
12 schools in Kansas offer HVAC programs (12 of them public), with 12 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $43,371 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 22 | $47,834 | $51,091 | n/a | $3,210 |
| Fort Hays Tech North CentralBeloit, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 32 | $38,908 | $46,672 | n/a | $7,910 |
| Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
| Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
| Fort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,570 |
| Highland Community CollegeHighland, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,740 |
| Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,740 |
| Neosho County Community CollegeChanute, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,882 |
| Salina Area Technical CollegeSalina, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,128 |
| Salina Area Technical CollegeSalina, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,128 |
| Seward County Community CollegeLiberal, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,320 |
| Seward County Community CollegeLiberal, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,320 |
| Washburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,684 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | $5,500 | $7,395 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,395 |
Cities with the most programs: Kansas City (1), Beloit (1), Dodge City (1), Fort Scott (1), Highland (1), Overland Park (1), Manhattan (1), Chanute (1), Salina (1), Liberal (1), Topeka (1), Wichita (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Kansas?
12 schools in Kansas awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Kansas has the highest earnings?
Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, where certificate graduates earned a median of $47,834 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Kansas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park charges $2,424 (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 Kansas?
The typical certificate program in Kansas reported median earnings of $43,371 one year after graduation and $48,882 four years after, 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.