Key Takeaways
The Plumbing and Heating Technology Diploma at New England Institute of Technology is a in-person diploma program lasting 1y 6mo with tuition of $19,500.
Eighteen-month diploma combining four terms of heating coursework with four terms of plumbing coursework, covering hydronic heating, pipefitting, and residential and commercial systems.
At $19,500 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Rhode Island median of $21,000. Its 1.5 years timeline is typical for the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $51,760 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $34,580 early in a career to over $73,910 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 1y 6mo to complete.