Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Certificate at San Bernardino Valley College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1y 6mo with tuition of $1,472.
Certificate program of 27 to 32 units covering HVAC/R fundamentals, domestic and commercial refrigeration, electricity, air distribution systems, welding and technical math. Students may add automotive HVAC coursework to reach the upper end of the unit range.
At $1,472 in total tuition, this program is below the California median of $3,200. Its 1.5 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 certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1y 6mo to complete.