Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Central New Mexico Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,200.
One-year certificate for New Mexico students seeking rapid entry into HVAC careers, with EPA 608 certification prep.
At $4,200 in total tuition, this program is below the New Mexico median of $5,600. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $44,140 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $29,530 early in a career to over $63,520 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.