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UEI College-Mesa HVAC Program

A diploma, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does UEI College-Mesa Offer HVAC Students?

UEI College-Mesa in Mesa, Arizona offers a diploma in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program. NCES lists the whole program at $21,500 in tuition and fees over 9 months. The school awarded 62 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for students who want some coursework online.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What UEI College-Mesa Teaches

EPA Section 608 certification is required to graduate, and the nine-module curriculum includes a building automation and regulation course.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

UEI College-Mesa HVAC Program Cost: $21,500

Whole program
$21,500
36 credit hours, 9 months
HVAC certificates awarded
62
2024–25
Students enrolled
657
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count HVAC credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

HVAC Programs at UEI College-Mesa

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning DiplomaDiploma720 clock hours / 36 semester credit units (36 instructional weeks)

As listed on UEI College-Mesa's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at UEI College-Mesa

Schedule. The diploma is offered in hybrid (on-site labs with online coursework) and in-residence formats; VA-funded students must use the in-residence format. The catalog lists 36 instructional weeks, and the program page says students can finish in as few as 10 months.

Testing. EPA Section 608 certification is a graduation requirement. The program also prepares students for Low GWP Refrigerant Safety certification, which is encouraged but not required, and a course covers preparation for the R-410A safe-use certification test.

Where You'll Train: UEI College Mesa

  • UEI College Mesa1420 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on UEI College-Mesa's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Phoenix

HVAC technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $61,170 a year. Across Arizona, the median HVAC technician wage is $59,400 a year, from $37,950 at the 10th percentile to $80,160 at the 90th, with 10,860 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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UEI College-Mesa HVAC FAQ

Does UEI College-Mesa Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. UEI College-Mesa offers a diploma in HVAC at UEI College Mesa. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does the HVAC Program at UEI College-Mesa Cost?

NCES College Navigator lists $21,500 in tuition and fees and $0 in books and supplies for the whole 9-month program.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at UEI College-Mesa?

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma: 720 clock hours / 36 semester credit units (36 instructional weeks).

Does UEI College-Mesa Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The diploma is offered in hybrid (on-site labs with online coursework) and in-residence formats; VA-funded students must use the in-residence format. The catalog lists 36 instructional weeks, and the program page says students can finish in as few as 10 months.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at UEI College-Mesa?

EPA Section 608 certification is a graduation requirement. The program also prepares students for Low GWP Refrigerant Safety certification, which is encouraged but not required, and a course covers preparation for the R-410A safe-use certification test.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Arizona?

The median HVAC technician wage in Arizona is $59,400 a year, and the middle half earn between $47,170 and $73,810 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. uei.edu: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 496955
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements