Key Takeaways
The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology, AAS at Lehigh Carbon Community College is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years with tuition of $9,200.
Two-year Associate of Applied Science offering hands-on training in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration alongside piping skills, residential and commercial wiring, and motor controls, culminating in ARI and EPA refrigerant handling certifications.
At $9,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Pennsylvania median of $13,850. Its 2 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1.1 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $51,020 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $34,090 early in a career to over $72,880 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 associate of applied science (aas) in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 2 years to complete.