Key Takeaways
The HVAC-R Certificate of Applied Science at Gallatin College Montana State University is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,160.
One-year Certificate of Applied Science covering the technical and procedural fundamentals of the HVAC-R industry, emphasizing entry-level installation skills for residential and commercial settings.
At $4,160 in total tuition, this program is below the Montana median of $6,175. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Montana earn a median of $46,630 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,150 early in a career to over $66,870 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 1 year to complete.