Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technology Certificate at North Dakota State College of Science is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,900.
One-year, 36-credit certificate covering refrigeration technology, blueprint reading and estimating, electrical theory, and heating equipment theory, qualifying graduates for entry-level HVAC/R technician roles.
At $4,900 in total tuition, this program is below the North Dakota median of $7,050. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $49,430 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $33,030 early in a career to over $70,860 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 certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1 year to complete.