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HVAC schools in Wisconsin
12 schools in Wisconsin offer HVAC programs (12 of them public), with 12 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $49,706 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 45 | $52,158 | $69,787 | n/a | $5,044 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | $49,706 | n/a | n/a | $4,952 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 55 | $49,468 | $65,275 | $5,500 | $4,953 |
| Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $62,205 | n/a | $4,953 |
| Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,361 |
| Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,361 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 52 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,108 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,108 |
| Lakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,103 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,103 |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,828 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,932 |
| Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,932 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,137 |
| Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
Cities with the most programs: Rice Lake (1), Pewaukee (1), Eau Claire (1), La Crosse (1), Janesville (1), Kenosha (1), Cleveland (1), Madison (1), Wisconsin Rapids (1), Milwaukee (1), Fond du Lac (1), Green Bay (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Wisconsin?
12 schools in Wisconsin awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Wisconsin has the highest earnings?
Northwood Technical College in Rice Lake, where certificate graduates earned a median of $52,158 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Wisconsin?
By yearly tuition and fees, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville charges $4,361 (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 Wisconsin?
The typical certificate program in Wisconsin reported median earnings of $49,706 one year after graduation and $65,275 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.