Key Takeaways
The HVAC Apprenticeship at College of Western Idaho is a hybrid (online + in-person) apprenticeship program lasting 4 years with tuition of $1,450.
Four-year, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship blending paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair, meeting Idaho requirements for journeyman certification.
At $1,450 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Idaho median of $1,450. Its 4 years timeline is typical for the state norm of 4 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep.
HVAC technicians in Idaho earn a median of $46,080 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,810 early in a career to over $66,120 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 apprenticeship in HVAC/R. This hybrid (online + in-person) program takes 4 years to complete.