Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology - Career Studies Certificate at Northern Virginia Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 9 months with tuition of $5,400.
Career-focused certificate covering HVAC fundamentals, refrigeration, and EPA 608 certification, designed for quick workforce entry in Northern Virginia.
At $5,400 in total tuition, this program is below the Virginia median of $7,450. Its 9 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep 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 certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 9 months to complete.