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HVAC schools in Washington
10 schools in Washington offer HVAC programs (7 of them public), with 8 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $54,720 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Technical InstituteYakima, WA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 35 | $58,367 | $83,230 | $17,146 | $53,635 |
| Northwest HVAC/R Training CenterSpokane, WA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 45 | $54,720 | $60,752 | $9,500 | $12,540 |
| UEI College-TacomaTacoma, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 66 | $40,234 | $43,528 | $9,500 | $19,500 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | $60,443 | n/a | $5,625 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,223 |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 62 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,887 |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,887 |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,015 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Certificate | 44 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,442 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,442 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,475 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,475 |
Cities with the most programs: Spokane (2), Tacoma (2), Yakima (1), Bellingham (1), Lakewood (1), Renton (1), Walla Walla (1), Wenatchee (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Washington?
10 schools in Washington awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Washington has the highest earnings?
Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, where certificate graduates earned a median of $58,367 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Washington?
By yearly tuition and fees, Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham charges $5,223 (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 Washington?
The typical certificate program in Washington reported median earnings of $54,720 one year after graduation and $60,752 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.