Mitchell Technical College conferred 7 awards at a 1- to 2-year certificate or diploma in HVAC/R (CIP 47.0201) in 2023-24 (IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (provisional, Fall 2024 collection)). The program is offered in Mitchell, SD, with a typical length of about 12 months based on the IPEDS award-level category. IPEDS did not publish a CIP-specific tuition figure for this program; contact the school for current charges. Completions are first-major counts; they are not job-placement or graduation rates.
Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in South Dakota earn a median of $45,250 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,260 early in a career to over $64,940 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 1 year to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Diploma (1–2 years) at Mitchell Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 1 year. Published CIP-specific tuition was not reported in IPEDS.