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HVAC schools in Maine
7 schools in Maine offer HVAC programs (6 of them public), with 7 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $47,719 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Technical InstituteScarborough, ME | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 76 | $47,719 | $61,455 | $9,500 | $17,982 |
| Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,140 |
| Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,140 |
| Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle, ME | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Washington County Community CollegeCalais, ME | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
Cities with the most programs: Scarborough (1), Auburn (1), Bangor (1), Fairfield (1), Presque Isle (1), South Portland (1), Calais (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Maine?
7 schools in Maine awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Maine has the highest earnings?
Northeast Technical Institute in Scarborough, where certificate graduates earned a median of $47,719 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Maine?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Maine Community College in Auburn charges $4,140 (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 Maine?
The typical certificate program in Maine reported median earnings of $47,719 one year after graduation and $61,455 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Maine: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · Electrician · Plumbing · Construction trades · Auto and diesel mechanic · Cosmetology and barbering · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding
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.