Key Takeaways
The HVACR Technology Certificate (Accelerated) at Lehigh Carbon Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,600.
One-year accelerated certificate offering the same training and certifications as the two-year program at a faster pace, with summer, morning, and evening classes for working students.
At $4,600 in total tuition, this program is below the Pennsylvania median of $13,850. Its 1 year timeline is typical for 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 certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1 year to complete.