Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician Certificate at Houston Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $5,100.
One-year certificate program focused on hands-on HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair skills for quick entry into the workforce.
At $5,100 in total tuition, this program is below the Texas median of $8,050. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Texas earn a median of $46,580 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,130 early in a career to over $66,790 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.