Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Somerset Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,400.
Short-term certificate in HVAC technology for Kentucky workers seeking to enter or advance in the trade.
At $4,400 in total tuition, this program is below the Kentucky median of $5,800. 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 Kentucky earn a median of $44,430 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $29,780 early in a career to over $63,960 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.