San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center conferred 22 awards at a 1- to 2-year certificate or diploma in HVAC/R (CIP 47.0201) in 2023-24 (IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (provisional, Fall 2024 collection)). The program is offered in Fresno, CA, with a typical length of about 10 months based on the IPEDS award-level category. IPEDS program-year charges list published tuition of $26,377 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 $26,377 in total tuition, this program is above the California median of $18,000. Its 10 months timeline is typical for the state norm of 10 months. 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 diploma in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 10 months to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVAC Diploma (1–2 years) at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is a in-person diploma program lasting 10 months with tuition of $26,377.