Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program at Pennco Tech - Blackwood is a in-person diploma program lasting 9 months with tuition of $23,566.
Thirty-five-week diploma covering HVAC&R installation, repair, maintenance, basic design, and troubleshooting. Students learn load calculations, ductwork design, combustion analysis, and unit airflow setup. Day and evening schedules available.
At $23,566 in total tuition, this program is in line with the New Jersey median of $23,566. Its 9 months timeline is typical for the state norm of 9 months. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $56,120 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $37,530 early in a career to over $79,680 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 9 months to complete.