Key Takeaways

Portland Community College may be worth it for students who can use the training to enter HVAC quickly. Our estimate shows average tuition of $9,000 and a break-even timeline of about 14 months based on local entry-level wages.

  • Average tuition: $9,000
  • Estimated first-year salary: $43,830
  • 5-year net earnings estimate: $210,150
SchoolPortland Community College
LocationPortland, OR
Average tuition$9,000
Average duration18 months
State median HVAC wage$53,820
Estimated break-even14 months
Estimated 5-year net$210,150