North American Trade Schools conferred 36 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 Baltimore, MD, with a typical length of about 10 months based on the IPEDS award-level category. IPEDS program-year charges list published tuition of $18,500 for this CIP when it is among the institution's largest programs. Completions are first-major counts; they are not job-placement or graduation rates.
At $18,500 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Maryland median of $19,463. Its 10 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Maryland earn a median of $52,480 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $35,060 early in a career to over $74,720 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 10 months to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Diploma (1–2 years) at North American Trade Schools is a in-person diploma program lasting 10 months with tuition of $18,500.