Polytech Adult Education conferred 92 awards at a certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in HVAC/R (CIP 47.0201) in 2023-24 (IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (provisional, Fall 2024 collection)). The program is offered in Woodside, DE, with a typical length of about 23 months based on the IPEDS award-level category. IPEDS program-year charges list published tuition of $1,246 for this CIP when it is among the institution's largest programs. Completions are first-major counts; they are not job-placement or graduation rates.
At $1,246 in total tuition, this program is below the Delaware median of $7,703. Its 1.9 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Delaware earn a median of $50,290 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $33,580 early in a career to over $72,340 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 1y 11mo to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Certificate (less than 1 year) at Polytech Adult Education is a in-person certificate program lasting 1y 11mo with tuition of $1,246.