HVAC Schools in Washington

Washington has 13 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 10 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 357 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $11,500 to $45,556, with a median of $21,500 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $54,720 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Clover Park Technical College, UEI College-Tacoma and Walla Walla Community College.

13
Schools with this program
357
Graduates last year
$21,500
Median program tuition
$54,720
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 13 HVAC schools in Washington

Sorted by size. Tap a name for details.

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,887
Graduates last year
91
Type
Public

UEI College-Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$21,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,234
Type
Private for-profit

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,442
Graduates last year
54
Type
Public

Northwest HVAC/R Training Center

Spokane, WA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,720
Type
Private nonprofit

Perry Technical Institute

Yakima, WA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$45,556
Length
24 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,367
Type
Private nonprofit

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,874
Graduates last year
31
Type
Public

Renton Technical College

Renton, WA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,015
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,475
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does HVAC training cost in Washington?

The median published tuition is $21,500 (range $11,500 to $45,556, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Northwest HVAC/R Training Center ($11,500), UEI College-Tacoma ($21,500) and Perry Technical Institute ($45,556). 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 (9 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do HVAC graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $54,720 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 Washington?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including Clover Park Technical College, Walla Walla Community College, Bates Technical College, Bellingham Technical College and Spokane Community 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.