Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician at Maricopa Skill Center is a in-person certificate program lasting 8 months with tuition of $4,200.
Short-term, low-cost HVAC technician program for Phoenix-area adults, covering refrigeration, air conditioning, and EPA 608 certification in a condensed format.
At $4,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Arizona median of $6,300. Its 8 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 11 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Arizona earn a median of $48,370 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $32,160 early in a career to over $69,850 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 8 months to complete.