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HVAC schools in New Jersey
7 schools in New Jersey offer HVAC programs (3 of them public), with 7 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $40,530 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennco Tech-BlackwoodBlackwood, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 127 | $41,323 | $52,427 | $10,200 | $18,750 |
| Fortis Institute-LawrencevilleLawrenceville, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 50 | $40,530 | $49,332 | $11,893 | $20,649 |
| Fortis Institute-WayneWayne, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 64 | $40,530 | $49,332 | $11,893 | $20,649 |
| Adult and Continuing Education-BCTSHackensack, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 15 | $35,235 | $47,201 | n/a | $12,950 |
| Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult EducationWestampton, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,015 |
| National Career InstituteEast Orange, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,300 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolToms River, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,110 |
Cities with the most programs: Blackwood (1), Lawrenceville (1), Wayne (1), Hackensack (1), Westampton (1), East Orange (1), Toms River (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in New Jersey?
7 schools in New Jersey awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in New Jersey has the highest earnings?
Pennco Tech-Blackwood in Blackwood, where certificate graduates earned a median of $41,323 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in New Jersey?
By yearly tuition and fees, National Career Institute in East Orange charges $10,300 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do HVAC graduates make in New Jersey?
The typical certificate program in New Jersey reported median earnings of $40,530 one year after graduation and $49,332 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.