Key Takeaways
The HVAC-R Certificate of Achievement at Laney College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $3,200.
Certificate program for students seeking focused HVAC-R technical training without general education requirements.
At $3,200 in total tuition, this program is below the California median of $5,500. 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 California earn a median of $57,180 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $38,170 early in a career to over $81,370 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.