Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technology Certificate at Springfield Technical Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $6,200.
One-year certificate offering Massachusetts residents an affordable pathway into the HVAC trade, with EPA 608 included.
At $6,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Massachusetts median of $8,550. 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 Massachusetts earn a median of $58,640 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $39,210 early in a career to over $83,270 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.