Key Takeaways
The HVACR with Building Automation at Universal Technical Institute - Houston is a in-person diploma program lasting 1y 3mo with tuition of $35,000.
Extended program adding building automation systems (BAS) training to the core HVACR curriculum for commercial and industrial controls.
At $35,000 in total tuition, this program is above the Texas median of $8,050. Its 1.3 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, 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 1y 3mo to complete.