Key Takeaways
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate at Southern Maine Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $5,400.
One-year certificate focused on the components, construction, and servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including basic electricity and temperature controls.
At $5,400 in total tuition, this program is below the Maine median of $8,850. 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 Maine earn a median of $47,120 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,480 early in a career to over $67,540 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.