Key Takeaways
The HVAC Long-Term Certificate at Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $2,793.
Twenty-one-credit, one-year certificate covering duct fabrication, heat pump systems, and refrigeration fundamentals; eligible for free tuition through Indiana's Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant.
At $2,793 in total tuition, this program is below the Indiana median of $5,950. 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 Indiana earn a median of $47,930 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $32,050 early in a career to over $68,740 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.