Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Technology at Perry Technical Institute is a in-person certificate program lasting 2 years with tuition of $47,204.
Twenty-four-month (8 quarters) HVAC/R Technology certificate totaling 169 credits and 2,872 clock hours. Covers electrical/refrigeration fundamentals, direct digital controls, residential and commercial systems, industrial heating, variable frequency drives, industrial boilers, and oxy-acetylene welding. Graduates qualify for 2,000 hours toward the WA 06A Specialty Electrical License.
At $47,204 in total tuition, this program is above the Washington median of $11,100. Its 2 years timeline is typical for the state norm of 2 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Washington earn a median of $59,720 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $39,920 early in a career to over $84,650 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 2 years to complete.