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HVAC training in California

45 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

35 schools offer these HVAC programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1

In California, 21 of the 45 programs take students without a high school diploma, 20 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 45 programs here are HVAC technician (35 programs), facilities and building maintenance (7 programs), refrigeration (2 programs) and EPA refrigerant certification (1 program).

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How much does HVAC training cost in California?

$1,890 to $17,680 is what most HVAC training programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 37 programs with a price. All of them: $437 to $26,444

In the typical program

Finished the program
82%
Working 6 months later
65%
Earned a year, estimated
about $52,900
Length
24 to 42 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in California?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 45 HVAC training programs in California approved for WIOA funding

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45 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Gas Heating Certificate (Credit)

    College Of The Desert

    Palm Desert

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm DesertHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$828
    School website, Commercial Gas Heating Certificate (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    More details about Commercial Gas Heating Certificate (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $66
    Students counted
    8,692
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $828
    School website, Commercial Gas Heating Certificate (Credit) at College Of The Desert

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Operations Technician (Credit)

    College Of The Desert

    Palm Desert

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm DesertFacilities and building maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,380
    Program website, Facilities Operations Technician (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    More details about Facilities Operations Technician (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $69
    Students counted
    8,692
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,380
    Program website, Facilities Operations Technician (Credit) at College Of The Desert

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Green HVAC Residential Certificate (Credit)

    College Of The Desert

    Palm Desert

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm DesertHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,380
    Program website, Green HVAC Residential Certificate (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    More details about Green HVAC Residential Certificate (Credit) at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $99
    Students counted
    8,692
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,380
    Program website, Green HVAC Residential Certificate (Credit) at College Of The Desert

  • EPA refrigerant certificationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation (Non-Credit)

    College Of The Desert

    Palm Desert

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm DesertEPA refrigerant certification · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation (Non-Credit) at College Of The Desert
    More details about Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation (Non-Credit) at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    8,692
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation (Non-Credit) at College Of The Desert

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid)

    United Education Institute dba UEI College

    Huntington Park

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    United Education Institute dba UEI College, Huntington ParkHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,448

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $53
    Students counted
    1,847
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,448
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate

    San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office

    Visalia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office, VisaliaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$26,444

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,737
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $26,444
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    School website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technology

    Brownson Technical School

    Anaheim

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brownson Technical School, AnaheimHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$17,680

    22 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,960
    Length
    40 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,263
    Students counted
    1,286
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,680
    students trained with WIOA funding
    22
    Program website, HVAC/R Technology at Brownson Technical School

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

    Institute for Business and Technology

    San Jose

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Institute for Business and Technology, San JoseHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,000
    Price if you pay yourself$17,640
    Program website, Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning at Institute for Business and Technology
    More details about Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning at Institute for Business and Technology
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,747
    Length
    42 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,060
    Students counted
    912
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,640
    Program website, Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning at Institute for Business and Technology

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    United Education Institute dba UEI College

    Fresno

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    United Education Institute dba UEI College, FresnoHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$64,600
    Price if you pay yourself$21,477

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at United Education Institute dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at United Education Institute dba UEI College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,155
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $53
    Students counted
    690
    Earned a year, estimated
    $64,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,477
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at United Education Institute dba UEI College

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD

    Woodland Hills

    No diploma needed

    West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Woodland HillsHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    24%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    18 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $782
    Students counted
    631
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at West Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Institute of Technology

    Clovis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Institute of Technology, ClovisHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,300
    Price if you pay yourself$18,992

    100 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Institute of Technology
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Institute of Technology
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,323
    Length
    40 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,277
    Students counted
    586
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,992
    students trained with WIOA funding
    100
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Institute of Technology

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

    San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San PedroHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,234
    Length
    30 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $657
    Students counted
    526
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personEducation and courses

    Master Mechanic Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

    San Pedro

    Education and courses

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San PedroFacilities and building maintenanceIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,670
    Program website, Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,939
    Length
    48 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,330
    Students counted
    378
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,670
    Program website, Master Mechanic Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD

    Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD, Los AngelesHVAC technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    22 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,895
    Students counted
    349
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    School website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    Mayfield College, Inc.

    Cathedral City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mayfield College, Inc., Cathedral CityHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,819

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Mayfield College, Inc.
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Mayfield College, Inc.
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,031
    Students counted
    322
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,819
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Mayfield College, Inc.

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD

    Los Angeles

    No diploma needed

    Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    22 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,408
    Students counted
    293
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

    San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San PedroHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,557
    Length
    20 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $685
    Students counted
    261
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Air Conditioning Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Technician (Hybrid)

    InterCoast Colleges

    West Covina

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    InterCoast Colleges, West CovinaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,800
    Price if you pay yourself$18,000

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
    More details about HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,440
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    237
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    School website, HVAC Technician (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Bassett Adult School

    La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La PuenteHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School
    More details about Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,396
    Length
    18 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,950
    Students counted
    209
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at Bassett Adult School

  • Facilities and building maintenanceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid

    DeHart Technical School

    Modesto

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, ModestoFacilities and building maintenance · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$18,456

    16 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,685
    Students counted
    199
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,456
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16
    Program website, HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Hvac I/II

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center

    Torrance

    No diploma needed

    Southern California Regional Occupational Center, TorranceHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    School website, Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    More details about Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    164
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800
    School website, Hvac I/II at Southern California Regional Occupational Center

  • RefrigerationIn personNo diploma needed

    Refrigeration Technician Trainee

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

    San Pedro

    No diploma needed

    Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD, San PedroRefrigerationIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,806
    Length
    12 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $532
    Students counted
    139
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    Program website, Refrigeration Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

    IEC/AAI dba UEI College

    Gardena

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    IEC/AAI dba UEI College, GardenaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,489

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $11
    Students counted
    127
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,489
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at IEC/AAI dba UEI College

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

    Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education

    Baldwin Park

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin ParkHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning at Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    125
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC

    Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

    La Puente

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La PuenteHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,313

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
    More details about Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,965
    Length
    36 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    101
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,313
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning-HVAC at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3

    DeHart Technical School

    Modesto

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, ModestoFacilities and building maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$18,456
    Program website, HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 at DeHart Technical School
    More details about HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,685
    Students counted
    88
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,456
    Program website, HVAC/R Facilities Maintenance Course 3 at DeHart Technical School

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

    Newport International United College

    Woodland Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Newport International United College, Woodland HillsHVAC technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,500
    Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Newport International United College
    More details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Newport International United College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,293
    Length
    44 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    51
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,500
    Program website, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Newport International United College

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR Technician

    American College of Healthcare and Technology

    Riverside

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    American College of Healthcare and Technology, RiversideHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,963

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, HVACR Technician at American College of Healthcare and Technology
    More details about HVACR Technician at American College of Healthcare and Technology
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $33
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,963
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, HVACR Technician at American College of Healthcare and Technology

  • HVAC technicianOnlineNo diploma needed

    HVAC/R Technician (online)

    California State University San Marcos Extended Learning

    Based in San Marcos, CA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    California State University San Marcos Extended Learning, based in San Marcos, CAHVAC technician · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (online) at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (online) at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995
    Program website, HVAC/R Technician (online) at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    HVAC-R Technician (Blended)

    National Polytechnic College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    National Polytechnic College, LakewoodHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,800
    Price if you pay yourself$20,708
    More details about HVAC-R Technician (Blended) at National Polytechnic College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,694
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,715
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $20,708

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Technician

    Merced College

    Merced

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Merced College, MercedHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourself$1,770
    School website, HVAC Technician at Merced College
    More details about HVAC Technician at Merced College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    18 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $667
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,770
    School website, HVAC Technician at Merced College

  • Facilities and building maintenanceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid

    DeHart Technical School

    Modesto

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, ModestoFacilities and building maintenance · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,188

    20 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    More details about Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,585
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,188
    students trained with WIOA funding
    20
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 Hybrid at DeHart Technical School

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology

    North American Training Center

    Redlands

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North American Training Center, RedlandsHVAC technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,700

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology at North American Training Center
    More details about Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology at North American Training Center
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,477
    Length
    24 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,700
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electricity and Control Technology at North American Training Center

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    H.V.A.C 1 & H.V.A.C. 2

    West Contra Costa Adult Educat

    Richmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Contra Costa Adult Educat, RichmondHVAC technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$575
    School website, H.V.A.C 1 & H.V.A.C. 2 at West Contra Costa Adult Educat
    More details about H.V.A.C 1 & H.V.A.C. 2 at West Contra Costa Adult Educat
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $575
    School website, H.V.A.C 1 & H.V.A.C. 2 at West Contra Costa Adult Educat

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$437
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $258
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $437

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC

    Kern Community College District

    Bakersfield

    No diploma needed

    Kern Community College District, BakersfieldHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,406
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,025
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,406
    School website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)-BC at Kern Community College District

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    HVAC & Refrigeration

    San Bernardino Valley College

    San Bernardino

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    San Bernardino Valley College, San BernardinoHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,426
    Program website, HVAC & Refrigeration at San Bernardino Valley College
    More details about HVAC & Refrigeration at San Bernardino Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    128 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,715
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,426
    Program website, HVAC & Refrigeration at San Bernardino Valley College

  • HVAC technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)(GES786)

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

    Based in Los Angeles, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAHVAC technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,581
    School website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)(GES786) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    More details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)(GES786) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $365
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,581
    School website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)(GES786) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1

    DeHart Technical School

    Modesto

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    DeHart Technical School, ModestoFacilities and building maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,188
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 at DeHart Technical School
    More details about Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 at DeHart Technical School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,585
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,188
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance HVAC Course 1 at DeHart Technical School

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    00122 - LA & Orange Cost Air Conditioning & Refriger JATC

    00122 - LA & Orange Cost Air Conditioning & Refriger JATC

    Sacramento

    No diploma needed

    00122 - LA & Orange Cost Air Conditioning & Refriger JATC, SacramentoHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about 00122 - LA & Orange Cost Air Conditioning & Refriger JATC at 00122 - LA & Orange Cost Air Conditioning & Refriger JATC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc

    Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc

    Los Angeles

    No diploma needed

    Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc, Los AngelesHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc at Air Conditioning & Refrig. Jjatc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.

    Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.

    Huntington Beach

    No diploma needed

    Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc., Huntington BeachHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc. at Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center

    HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center

    Huntington Beach

    No diploma needed

    HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center, Huntington BeachHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center at HVAC - WorkForce Technician Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • RefrigerationIn personNo diploma needed

    Inland Refrigeration JATC

    Inland Refrigeration JATC

    Colton

    No diploma needed

    Inland Refrigeration JATC, ColtonRefrigerationIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Inland Refrigeration JATC at Inland Refrigeration JATC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    99 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Facilities and building maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    UC Davis Facilities Management Apprenticeship

    UC Davis Facilities Management Apprenticeship

    Davis

    No diploma needed

    UC Davis Facilities Management Apprenticeship, DavisFacilities and building maintenanceIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about UC Davis Facilities Management Apprenticeship at UC Davis Facilities Management Apprenticeship
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    99 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for HVAC training in California

WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: HVAC training in California

programs with a price cost under $2,000
15 of 37
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
8th of 38
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
21 of 22
HVAC training programs here, against the typical state's 15
45 vs 15

State comparisons use the same figures as the HVAC training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

HVAC training in Los Angeles, Riverside, Modesto and other California cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas and 2 online.

Other training in California

How HVAC training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in California

Where the California HVAC program numbers come from

Which California HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California HVAC programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in California

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List