Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, AAS at Northern Virginia Community College is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years with tuition of $9,500.
Two-year, HVAC-Excellence-accredited Associate of Applied Science covering air conditioning and refrigeration controls, heating systems, circuits and controls, and EPA refrigerant certification, meeting Virginia's educational requirements for HVAC-R tradesperson licensure.
At $9,500 in total tuition, this program is above the Virginia median of $7,450. Its 2 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Virginia earn a median of $49,940 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $33,380 early in a career to over $71,380 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.