Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician at Orleans Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 11 months with tuition of $18,500.
Intensive hands-on program preparing students for entry-level HVAC positions in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, covering residential and light commercial systems.
At $18,500 in total tuition, this program is above the Pennsylvania median of $13,850. Its 11 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.1 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $51,020 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $34,090 early in a career to over $72,880 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 11 months to complete.