New Mexico State University-Dona Ana conferred 10 awards at an associate's degree in HVAC/R (CIP 47.0201) in 2023-24 (IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (provisional, Fall 2024 collection)). The program is offered in Las Cruces, NM, with a typical length of about 24 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 2 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $44,140 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $29,530 early in a career to over $63,520 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 associate of applied science (aas) in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 2 years to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Associate Degree at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years. Published CIP-specific tuition was not reported in IPEDS.