Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technology Diploma at Southeast Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,700.
One-year diploma covering refrigeration principles, residential heating and cooling, and electrical fundamentals, designed to get graduates job-ready for entry-level HVAC/R roles in just one year.
At $4,700 in total tuition, this program is below the South Dakota median of $7,050. 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 South Dakota earn a median of $45,250 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,260 early in a career to over $64,940 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 1 year to complete.