Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician Program at Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a in-person diploma program lasting 9 months with tuition of $21,438.
Nine-month HVAC diploma with 390 hours of lab training, NCCER Level 1-3 certification prep, and crew leadership development. Day and evening schedules; EPA 608 included. Austin's sustained building growth drives strong placement into residential and light commercial service roles.
At $21,438 in total tuition, this program is above the Texas median of $8,050. Its 9 months timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Texas earn a median of $46,580 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,130 early in a career to over $66,790 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 9 months to complete.