Key Takeaways
The HVAC Technician Certificate at West Virginia Northern Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,200.
One-year certificate covering the foundational coursework of the HVACR AAS, preparing graduates for entry-level installer and helper positions and EPA Section 608 certification.
At $4,200 in total tuition, this program is below the West Virginia median of $6,300. 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 West Virginia earn a median of $42,600 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $28,510 early in a career to over $61,340 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.