Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R, AAS at Front Range Community College is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years with tuition of $8,500.
Four-semester Associate of Applied Science at Colorado's only PAHRA-accredited HVAC/R program, covering residential and light commercial AC and heating, commercial refrigeration, and direct digital controls, preparing graduates for EPA certification and Mechanic IV licensing.
At $8,500 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Colorado median of $8,050. Its 2 years timeline is longer than 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 associate of applied science (aas) in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 2 years to complete.