Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning Technology Certificate at Delgado Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,200.
One-year certificate providing rapid access to Louisiana's HVAC job market, with EPA 608 certification included.
At $4,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Louisiana median of $5,500. 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 Louisiana earn a median of $43,320 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $29,040 early in a career to over $62,350 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.