Key Takeaways
The Basic HVAC and Energy Technology Certificate at Community College of Baltimore County is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $2,074.
Two-semester, 17-credit certificate covering HVAC/R safety and tools, fundamentals of refrigeration, heating systems, comfort cooling systems, and basic HVAC electricity, stacking directly into the AAS degree.
At $2,074 in total tuition, this program is below the Maryland median of $15,210. 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 Maryland earn a median of $52,480 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $35,060 early in a career to over $74,720 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.