Eastern Shore Community College conferred 14 awards at a certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in HVAC/R (CIP 47.0201) in 2023-24 (IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (provisional, Fall 2024 collection)). The program is offered in Melfa, VA, with a typical length of about 6 months based on the IPEDS award-level category. IPEDS did not publish a CIP-specific tuition figure for this program; contact the school for current charges. Completions are first-major counts; they are not job-placement or graduation rates.
Its 6 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Virginia earn a median of $49,940 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $33,380 early in a career to over $71,380 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 6 months to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Certificate (less than 1 year) at Eastern Shore Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 6 months. Published CIP-specific tuition was not reported in IPEDS.