Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technician Program at Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield IL is a in-person diploma program lasting 9 months with tuition of $19,800.
Thirty-five-week (9-month) HVAC/R Technician program with 735 clock hours plus 182 outside hours. Daytime (Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-1:15 PM) and evening schedules available. Program-level HVAC Excellence accreditation signals rigorous curriculum quality.
At $19,800 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Illinois median of $18,500. Its 9 months timeline is typical for the state norm of 10 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Illinois earn a median of $55,120 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $34,780 early in a career to over $79,640 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 diploma in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 9 months to complete.