HVAC Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 32 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 27 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,619 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,685 to $16,195, with a median of $15,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $45,245 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at College of Lake County, ETI School of Skilled Trades and Moraine Valley Community College.

32
Schools with this program
1,619
Graduates last year
$15,000
Median program tuition
$45,245
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 32 HVAC schools in Illinois

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College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,901
Graduates last year
215
Type
Public

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,685
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
182
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,983
Type
Private for-profit

HVAC Technical Institute

Chicago, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,000
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
138
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,200
Type
Private for-profit

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,324
Graduates last year
107
Type
Public

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,680
Graduates last year
66
Type
Public

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
46
Type
Public

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,590
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,063
Type
Public

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,985
Graduates last year
37
Type
Public

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,828
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,506
Type
Public

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,038
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,576
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,530
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,630
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,176
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Morton College

Cicero, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,662
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Richland Community College

Decatur, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,770
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Kankakee Community College

Kankakee, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,220
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,620
Graduates last year
5
Type
Public

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,464
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,340
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does HVAC training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $15,000 (range $14,685 to $16,195, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at ETI School of Skilled Trades ($14,685), HVAC Technical Institute ($15,000) and Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois ($16,195). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does HVAC school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do HVAC graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,245 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public HVAC programs in Illinois?

Yes. 27 public schools offer it, including College of Lake County, Moraine Valley Community College, Elgin Community College, College of DuPage and Illinois Central College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.