Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R — Residential HVAC Technician, A.A.S. at Tarrant County College District is a in-person associate of applied science (aas) program lasting 2 years with tuition of $4,440.
Associate of Applied Science in HVAC/R on the residential technician track, one of three degree tracks the college runs alongside commercial HVAC technician and refrigeration technician. Shorter certificate options are available on the same coursework. In-district tuition is $74 per credit hour as of spring 2025.
At $4,440 in total tuition, this program is below the Texas median of $7,900. Its 2 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1 year. It includes 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 associate of applied science (aas) in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 2 years to complete.