Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Johnson County Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $5,200.
One-year certificate for Kansas and Missouri students seeking rapid entry into the HVAC trade.
At $5,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Kansas median of $6,900. 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 Kansas earn a median of $46,320 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,940 early in a career to over $66,350 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.