Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technology Certificate of Achievement at Citrus College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $1,800.
California Certificate of Achievement in HVAC/R technology for rapid market entry in the San Gabriel Valley and greater LA basin.
At $1,800 in total tuition, this program is below the California median of $5,500. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in California earn a median of $57,180 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $38,170 early in a career to over $81,370 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.