Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate I at Austin Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 9 months with tuition of $4,200.
Short-term certificate introducing HVAC fundamentals and EPA certification, designed for quick workforce entry in the Austin metro area.
At $4,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Texas median of $8,050. Its 9 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Texas earn a median of $46,580 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,130 early in a career to over $66,790 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 9 months to complete.