HVAC training in Massachusetts
18 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
9 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, all 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.
By kind, the 18 programs here are HVAC technician (17 programs) and facilities and building maintenance (1 program).
See the 18 programsHow much does HVAC training cost in Massachusetts?
$6,941 to $18,998 is what most HVAC training programs in Massachusetts cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $2,895 to $30,848
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Not enough data
- 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
- Working 6 months later
- Not enough data
- 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not enough data
- 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
- Length
- 15 to 39 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 Massachusetts may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made
All 18 HVAC training programs in Massachusetts approved for WIOA funding
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18 programs
HVACR Technician
MotoRing Technical Training Institute
Seekonk
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300Price if you pay yourself$19,600Program website, HVACR Technician at MotoRing Technical Training InstituteMore details about HVACR Technician at MotoRing Technical Training Institute
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,572
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,600
HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)
Berkshire Community College
Based in Pittsfield, MA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,895Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Berkshire Community CollegeMore details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Berkshire Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,895
HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)
Worcester State University
Based in Worcester, MA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,502Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Worcester State UniversityMore details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 17 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,502
HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included)
Worcester State University
Based in Worcester, MA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,317Program website, HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included) at Worcester State UniversityMore details about HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included) at Worcester State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 17 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,317
HVAC Night Class
New England Institute of HVAC
Lowell
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,975Program website, HVAC Night Class at New England Institute of HVACMore details about HVAC Night Class at New England Institute of HVAC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 13 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,975
HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program)
Technology Learning Center Inc.
Oxford
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,930Program website, HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.More details about HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 17 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,555
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,930
HVAC Day Class Full Time
New England Institute of HVAC
Lowell
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,975Program website, HVAC Day Class Full Time at New England Institute of HVACMore details about HVAC Day Class Full Time at New England Institute of HVAC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 13 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,975
Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,089Program website, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate at Springfield Technical Community CollegeMore details about Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Certificate at Springfield Technical Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,013
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,089
Hvac,Oil Burner, Basic Electricity-Three Combo "B"
Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
Woburn
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,220Program website, Hvac,Oil Burner, Basic Electricity-Three Combo "B" at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson SchoolMore details about Hvac,Oil Burner, Basic Electricity-Three Combo "B" at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $875
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,220
3 Combo (Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat
Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
Woburn
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,800Program website, 3 Combo (Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson SchoolMore details about 3 Combo (Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $825
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,800
3 Combo(Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat
Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
Woburn
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,800Program website, 3 Combo(Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson SchoolMore details about 3 Combo(Hvacr Refrigeration, Oil+Gas Heat at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $825
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,800
Three Combo Program - HVAC Prep, Oil Burner Technician, Basic Electricity
Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
Woburn
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,200Program website, Three Combo Program - HVAC Prep, Oil Burner Technician, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson SchoolMore details about Three Combo Program - HVAC Prep, Oil Burner Technician, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,125
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,200
Three Combo; HVAC Refrigeration, Oil Heat, Basic Electricity
Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
Woburn
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,200Program website, Three Combo; HVAC Refrigeration, Oil Heat, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson SchoolMore details about Three Combo; HVAC Refrigeration, Oil Heat, Basic Electricity at Vocational Careers Corp. d/b/a ThePeterson School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,125
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,200
HVACR 103( HVACR &Facility Maintenance Program)
Technology Learning Center Inc.
Oxford
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$17,190Program website, HVACR 103( HVACR &Facility Maintenance Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.More details about HVACR 103( HVACR &Facility Maintenance Program) at Technology Learning Center Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 41 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,110
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,190
NETTTS HVAC-R Technical Training
New England Tractor Trailer Training School
Pawtucket, RI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$23,595Program website, NETTTS HVAC-R Technical Training at New England Tractor Trailer Training SchoolMore details about NETTTS HVAC-R Technical Training at New England Tractor Trailer Training School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,595
Career Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Porter and Chester Institute
Rocky Hill, CT
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$27,595School website, Career Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Porter and Chester InstituteMore details about Career Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Porter and Chester Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $27,595
Career HVACR
Porter and Chester Institute
Rocky Hill, CT
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$30,848Program website, Career HVACR at Porter and Chester InstituteMore details about Career HVACR at Porter and Chester Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 50 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,848
Hvacr
Porter and Chester Institute
Rocky Hill, CT
No diploma needed
Classes are outside Massachusetts; Massachusetts approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$30,848Program website, Hvacr at Porter and Chester InstituteMore details about Hvacr at Porter and Chester Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 50 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,848
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for HVAC training in Massachusetts
WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 12 of 18
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 34th of 38
- HVAC training programs here, against the typical state's 15
- 18 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 Boston, Providence, Worcester and other Massachusetts cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 in smaller cities and towns and 3 online.
Other training in Massachusetts
How HVAC training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Massachusetts
- CDL training43 programs
- CNA classes37 programs
- Medical assistant training42 programs
- Phlebotomy training23 programs
- Welding classes5 programs
- Medical billing and coding training16 programs
- LPN programs13 programs
- EMT classes4 programs
- Electrician training5 programs
- Dental assistant programs14 programs
- Auto mechanic classes5 programs
- Pharmacy technician training5 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- CNC machinist training15 programs
- Carpentry classes1 program
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Cybersecurity training16 programs
- IT training55 programs
- Cosmetology school7 programs
- Barber school3 programs
- Nail tech school2 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school7 programs
- Paralegal programs13 programs
- Surgical tech programs1 program
- Radiology tech programs1 program
- Culinary school4 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- Medical administrative assistant training17 programs
- Human resources training9 programs
- Medication aide training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training2 programs
- Early childhood education programs3 programs
- Addiction counselor training10 programs
- Coding and software development courses33 programs
- Sterile processing technician training8 programs
- Data analytics courses21 programs
- Administrative assistant training45 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses12 programs
- Digital marketing courses23 programs
- Web and graphic design courses18 programs
- Health information technology programs1 program
- Vet tech programs2 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training1 program
- Interpreter and translator training6 programs
- Personal trainer certification3 programs
- Healthcare administration programs3 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school2 programs
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training12 programs
- Electronics technician training8 programs
- Business administration programs15 programs
- Criminal justice programs1 program
- Teacher assistant certification1 program
- Merchant mariner training2 programs
- Insurance license courses2 programs
- Construction training programs4 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes40 programs
- Project management certification29 programs
Where the Massachusetts HVAC program numbers come from
Which Massachusetts HVAC programs are on this list?
These are the HVAC programs Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts offers.
How the prices and results of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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