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HVAC schools in Missouri
11 schools in Missouri offer HVAC programs (10 of them public), with 9 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $46,960 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Community college | Certificate | 56 | $49,333 | $51,184 | n/a | $3,630 |
| State Technical College of MissouriLinn, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 58 | $48,967 | $54,641 | $11,500 | $8,460 |
| Pinnacle Career InstituteKansas City, MO | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 67 | $44,586 | $60,603 | $13,000 | $23,464 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | Community college | Certificate | 42 | n/a | $39,590 | n/a | $4,372 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | Community college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | $37,682 | n/a | $4,392 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau, MO | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,400 |
| Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,450 |
| Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,450 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,392 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin, MO | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,036 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | Community college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,400 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,400 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,630 |
| Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,960 |
| Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,372 |
| Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff, MO | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,070 |
Cities with the most programs: Kansas City (2), Linn (1), Springfield (1), Union (1), Cape Girardeau (1), Neosho (1), Joplin (1), Hillsboro (1), Park Hills (1), Poplar Bluff (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Missouri?
11 schools in Missouri awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Missouri has the highest earnings?
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City in Kansas City, where certificate graduates earned a median of $49,333 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Missouri?
By yearly tuition and fees, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City in Kansas City charges $3,630 (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 Missouri?
The typical certificate program in Missouri reported median earnings of $46,960 one year after graduation and $45,387 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.