Key Takeaways
The Refrigeration Technician at Emily Griffith Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 8 months with tuition of $7,600.
Specialized refrigeration program for students targeting commercial food service and industrial refrigeration careers in Colorado.
At $7,600 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Colorado median of $8,050. Its 8 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 11 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep 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 8 months to complete.