Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Apex Technical School is a in-person certificate program lasting 6 months with tuition of $16,500.
Fast-paced HVAC-R training program focused on commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems in the NYC market.
At $16,500 in total tuition, this program is above the New York median of $13,050. Its 6 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 9 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in New York earn a median of $57,720 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $38,580 early in a career to over $81,920 for seasoned techs — so a program at this price point typically pays for itself within the first year or two on the job.
Upon completion you will earn a certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 6 months to complete.