HVAC Schools in New York

New York has 16 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 13 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 567 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,948 to $18,379, with a median of $12,105 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $45,467 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Apex Technical School, Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center and Hudson Valley Community College.

16
Schools with this program
567
Graduates last year
$12,105
Median program tuition
$45,467
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 16 HVAC schools in New York

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Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,379
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
196
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,596
Type
Private nonprofit

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,796
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,533
Type
Public

Career School of NY

Staten Island, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,980
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
38
Type
Private nonprofit

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES

Liverpool, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,948
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,075
Type
Public

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,100
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,582
Type
Public

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,348
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,784
Type
Public

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does HVAC training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $12,105 (range $8,948 to $18,379, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES ($8,948), Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center ($11,230) and Career School of NY ($12,980). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does HVAC school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (5 to 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do HVAC graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,467 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public HVAC programs in New York?

Yes. 13 public schools offer it, including Hudson Valley Community College, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES, Erie Community College and Suffolk County Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.