Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technology Certificate at Bellingham Technical College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $6,800.
One-year certificate program providing a focused pathway to entry-level HVAC-R work in the Pacific Northwest job market.
At $6,800 in total tuition, this program is below the Washington median of $11,100. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 2 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Washington earn a median of $59,720 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $39,920 early in a career to over $84,650 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 1 year to complete.