Sierra Vista, ArizonaPublic, 2-Year

Cochise County Community College District HVAC Program

A certificate, $2,280 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Cochise County Community College District Offer HVAC Students?

Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, Arizona offers a certificate in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,280 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 17 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Cochise County Community College District

Schedule. The certificate is offered in a daytime sequence starting in spring and an evening sequence starting in fall, both campus-based at the Sierra Vista Campus. Its four HVAC courses (HVAC I–IV) run in eight-week sessions over two semesters.

Testing. The program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to take the EPA certification test under the Federal Clean Air Act.

Cochise County Community College District HVAC Tuition: $2,280 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,280
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,120
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,800
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
17
2024–25
Graduation rate
30%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
3,905
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.

The Cochise County Community College District HVAC Certificate

AwardTypeLength
HVAC CertificateCertificate16 credits (2 semesters)

As listed on Cochise County Community College District's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Cochise County Community College District Teaches

The 16-credit certificate is built from four eight-week HVAC courses, with separate daytime and evening sequences.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certificationEPA certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial HVAC

Where You'll Train: Sierra Vista Campus

  • Sierra Vista Campus

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Cochise County Community College District's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Sierra Vista

HVAC technicians in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area earn a median $49,080 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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Cochise County Community College District HVAC FAQ

Does Cochise County Community College District Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Cochise County Community College District offers a certificate in HVAC at Sierra Vista Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Cochise County Community College District?

Cochise County Community College District's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,280 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,120 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,800. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Cochise County Community College District?

HVAC Certificate: 16 credits (2 semesters).

Does Cochise County Community College District Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The certificate is offered in a daytime sequence starting in spring and an evening sequence starting in fall, both campus-based at the Sierra Vista Campus. Its four HVAC courses (HVAC I–IV) run in eight-week sessions over two semesters.

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. cochise.edu: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 104425
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025