Key Takeaways
The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, AAS at St. Cloud Technical and Community College is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years with tuition of $8,200.
Two-year Associate of Applied Science teaching VOM meter diagnostics, electrical controls, and residential and commercial installation and maintenance, with direct connections to regional employers including Marco and Gilbert Mechanical.
At $8,200 in total tuition, this program is below the Minnesota median of $11,500. Its 2 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1.7 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $54,230 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $36,230 early in a career to over $77,140 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 associate of applied science (aas) in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 2 years to complete.