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HVAC schools in Louisiana
16 schools in Louisiana offer HVAC programs (11 of them public), with 16 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $39,294 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 32 | $52,869 | $52,614 | n/a | $4,422 |
| South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 75 | $41,749 | $45,758 | n/a | $4,210 |
| Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette, LA | Nonprofit trade school | Associate degree | 4 | $41,138 | n/a | $26,250 | $21,576 |
| Remington College-Baton Rouge CampusBaton Rouge, LA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 21 | $39,294 | $39,665 | $13,787 | $17,568 |
| Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette, LA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 23 | $39,294 | $39,665 | $13,787 | $21,576 |
| Remington College-Shreveport CampusShreveport, LA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 33 | $39,294 | $39,665 | $13,787 | $24,393 |
| Fortis College-Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 35 | $37,811 | $45,551 | $13,000 | $16,924 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeMinden, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 48 | n/a | $40,498 | n/a | $4,109 |
| Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 37 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,419 |
| Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,339 |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeAlexandria, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,098 |
| Fletcher Technical Community CollegeSchriever, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,299 |
| ITI Technical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,711 |
| Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 74 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,159 |
| Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 80 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,299 |
| Nunez Community CollegeChalmette, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,255 |
| Nunez Community CollegeChalmette, LA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,255 |
| River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,834 |
Cities with the most programs: Baton Rouge (4), Lafayette (2), New Orleans (1), Shreveport (1), Minden (1), Bossier City (1), Alexandria (1), Schriever (1), Monroe (1), Lacombe (1), Chalmette (1), Gonzales (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Louisiana?
16 schools in Louisiana awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 16 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Louisiana has the highest earnings?
Delgado Community College in New Orleans, where certificate graduates earned a median of $52,869 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Louisiana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria charges $4,098 (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 Louisiana?
The typical certificate program in Louisiana reported median earnings of $39,294 one year after graduation and $40,498 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.