Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Ivy Tech Community College is a hybrid (online + in-person) certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,500.
Stackable certificate that can be earned as a standalone credential or as the foundation for the AAS degree. Covers HVAC essentials and EPA 608 prep.
At $4,500 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 hybrid (online + in-person) program takes 1 year to complete.