Key Takeaways
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, A.S. at Sacramento City College is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years with tuition of $2,760.
Associate of Science covering mechanical and electrical building systems: energy management, mechanical system commissioning, indoor air quality, building automation systems, refrigerant recovery and management, and electrical, pneumatic and electronic controls, plus heat pumps and HVAC/R instrumentation.
At $2,760 in total tuition, this program is below the California median of $3,200. Its 2 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1.2 years. It includes financial aid.
HVAC technicians in California earn a median of $57,180 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $38,170 early in a career to over $81,370 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 associate of applied science (aas) in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 2 years to complete.