Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate at Metropolitan Community College - Blue River is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $3,000.
One-year certificate covering refrigeration theory, electrical controls, and residential air conditioning, preparing graduates for entry-level jobs in retrofitting homes for energy efficiency and managing buildings for improved energy conservation.
At $3,000 in total tuition, this program is below the Missouri median of $10,200. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Missouri earn a median of $46,890 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,330 early in a career to over $67,180 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.