Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician at Emily Griffith Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 10 months with tuition of $9,800.
Fast-track HVAC technician program covering residential and light commercial systems. Students work on real equipment in modern labs and earn EPA 608 certification before graduation.
At $9,800 in total tuition, this program is above the Colorado median of $8,050. Its 10 months timeline is typical for the state norm of 11 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Colorado earn a median of $52,150 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $34,720 early in a career to over $74,280 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 diploma in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 10 months to complete.