Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Career Certificate at Palm Beach State College is a in-person certificate program lasting 10 months with tuition of $3,773.
Career certificate program completed in less than one academic year across two terms, combining hands-on lab training and classroom instruction in installing, maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC/R systems. Lab equipment includes residential split heating and cooling systems, commercial water-cooled systems, ice machines, refrigerators and freezers. Published cost of approximately $3,773 for Florida residents covers tuition, fees, books and uniform shirt.
At $3,773 in total tuition, this program is below the Florida median of $8,400. Its 10 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Florida earn a median of $44,860 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,120 early in a career to over $64,580 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 10 months to complete.