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HVAC schools in Minnesota
11 schools in Minnesota offer HVAC programs (10 of them public), with 10 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $57,081 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 20 | $64,744 | $76,972 | n/a | $6,535 |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 29 | $64,476 | $86,733 | $11,435 | $7,069 |
| Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 113 | $63,656 | $70,613 | $9,842 | $6,535 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 19 | $61,590 | $87,786 | n/a | $6,396 |
| Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 25 | $58,007 | $75,499 | $12,000 | $28,293 |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 127 | $57,081 | $80,039 | $8,250 | $7,069 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls, MN | Community college | Certificate | 32 | $50,945 | $63,894 | $5,500 | $6,124 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN | Community college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | $67,307 | n/a | $6,362 |
| Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | $65,334 | n/a | $6,909 |
| Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,909 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,396 |
| Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN | Community college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,291 |
| Northland Community and Technical CollegeThief River Falls, MN | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,589 |
| Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,638 |
| South Central CollegeNorth Mankato, MN | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,434 |
| South Central CollegeNorth Mankato, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,434 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,362 |
Cities with the most programs: Minneapolis (2), White Bear Lake (1), Brooklyn Park (1), Fergus Falls (1), Saint Cloud (1), Rosemount (1), Hibbing (1), Thief River Falls (1), Bemidji (1), North Mankato (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Minnesota?
11 schools in Minnesota awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Century College in White Bear Lake, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $64,744 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls charges $6,124 (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 Minnesota?
The typical certificate program in Minnesota reported median earnings of $57,081 one year after graduation and $67,307 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.