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HVAC training in Nebraska

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

8 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 1 of the 16 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 16 programs here are HVAC technician (10 programs), HVAC (associate degree, 5 programs) and refrigeration (1 program).

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How much does HVAC training cost in Nebraska?

Certificates and short courses (11 programs)
$1,798 to $4,428most of them, usually 16 to 38 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$6,944 to $8,640most of them, usually 64 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
72%
Working 6 months later
79%
Earned a year, estimated
about $43,800
Length
16 to 64 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 Nebraska may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Nebraska?

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

All 16 HVAC training programs in Nebraska approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science

    Metropolitan Community College

    Omaha

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaHVAC (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,643
    School website, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    29%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,223
    Length
    86 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,640
    Students counted
    345
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,643
    School website, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Metropolitan Community College

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnHVAC (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$8,640
    Program website, HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    More details about HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,675
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,745
    Students counted
    97
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,640
    Program website, HVAC & Refrigeration Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Southeast Community College

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science

    Northeast Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Community College, NorfolkHVAC (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,984
    School website, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,251
    Length
    64 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,818
    Students counted
    76
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,984
    School website, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science at Northeast Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City, IA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IAHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,272
    School website, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    8%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,752
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,894
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,272
    School website, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City, IA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IAHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,434
    School website, Heating - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Heating - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,434
    School website, Heating - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC/R Technology - Diploma

    Iowa Western Community College

    Council Bluffs, IA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IAHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$47,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,240
    Program website, HVAC/R Technology - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
    More details about HVAC/R Technology - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,885
    Length
    40 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,331
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,240
    Program website, HVAC/R Technology - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City, IA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IAHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,636
    Program website, Air Conditioning - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    9%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,752
    Length
    16 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,636
    Program website, Air Conditioning - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science

    Central Community College

    Grand Island

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand IslandHVAC (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$75,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,944
    Program website, Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College
    More details about Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,742
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    39
    Earned a year, estimated
    $75,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,944
    Program website, Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Central Community College

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteHVAC (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,960
    More details about HVAC - Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,926
    Length
    64 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,960

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma

    Southeast Community College

    Lincoln

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, LincolnHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,600
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma at Southeast Community College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,985
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,600
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - Diploma at Southeast Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Refrigeration - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,220
    More details about HVAC - Refrigeration - Diploma at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,762
    Length
    45 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,220

  • RefrigerationIn personPrerequisite courses

    Basic Refrigeration - Certificate

    Central Community College

    Grand Island

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Central Community College, Grand IslandRefrigeration · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$51,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,284
    Program website, Basic Refrigeration - Certificate at Central Community College
    More details about Basic Refrigeration - Certificate at Central Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,899
    Length
    15 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,284
    Program website, Basic Refrigeration - Certificate at Central Community College

  • HVAC technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification

    Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute)

    Based in Fort Collins, CO

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute), based in Fort Collins, COHVAC technicianOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,539
    Program website, HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification at Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute)
    More details about HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification at Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,014
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,539
    Program website, HVACR Technician - EPA I, II and III Certification at Weston Distance Learning (dba US Career Institute)

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Heat Pump - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,740
    More details about HVAC - Heat Pump - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,740

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Air Conditioning - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,856
    More details about HVAC - Air Conditioning - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    116 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,856

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC - Furnace - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College

    North Platte

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,856
    More details about HVAC - Furnace - Certificate of Completion at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,856

How to pay for HVAC training in Nebraska

WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in Nebraska

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 Nebraska

programs with a price cost under $2,000
5 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
14th of 38
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
16 of 22
HVAC training programs here, against the typical state's 15
16 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 North Platte, Sioux City, Omaha and other Nebraska cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in Nebraska

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

Where the Nebraska HVAC program numbers come from

Which Nebraska HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Nebraska 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 Nebraska offers.

How the prices and results of Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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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