Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at McFatter Technical College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $2,539.
Full-time HVAC/R certificate covering installation, service and maintenance of residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems. Published Florida-resident program cost is $2,539 in tuition, with roughly $600 more in books and supplies.
At $2,539 in total tuition, this program is below the Florida median of $8,400. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 1 year. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Florida earn a median of $44,860 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,120 early in a career to over $64,580 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.