Cuyahoga Valley Career Center conferred 26 awards at a certificate of less than 12 weeks in HVAC/R (CIP 47.0201) in 2023-24 (IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (provisional, Fall 2024 collection)). The program is offered in Brecksville, OH, with a typical length of about 8 months based on the IPEDS award-level category. IPEDS program-year charges list published tuition of $3,512 for this CIP when it is among the institution's largest programs. Completions are first-major counts; they are not job-placement or graduation rates.
At $3,512 in total tuition, this program is below the Ohio median of $7,865. Its 8 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 11 months. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Ohio earn a median of $48,380 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $32,310 early in a career to over $69,380 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 8 months to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Certificate (less than 12 weeks) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a in-person certificate program lasting 8 months with tuition of $3,512.