Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Portland Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $6,800.
One-year certificate for Oregon students entering the HVAC workforce, with emphasis on heat pumps and energy efficiency.
At $6,800 in total tuition, this program is below the Oregon median of $9,000. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Oregon earn a median of $53,820 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $35,940 early in a career to over $76,480 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 1 year to complete.