Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technology at Fortis Institute - Cookeville is a in-person diploma program lasting 10 months with tuition of $17,200.
Diploma program covering HVAC/R fundamentals, installation, and service with hands-on lab training and EPA certification preparation.
At $17,200 in total tuition, this program is above the Tennessee median of $5,000. Its 10 months timeline is typical for the state norm of 10 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $45,480 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,430 early in a career to over $65,340 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.