Bentonville, ArkansasPublic, 2-Year

NorthWest Arkansas Community College HVAC Program

A certificate, $3,342 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

What Does NorthWest Arkansas Community College Offer HVAC Students?

NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, Arkansas offers a certificate in HVAC through its HVAC Certificate of Completion program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,342 for a full-time year (in-district). It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Schedule. Classes typically meet in the evenings twice a week, with one course per semester over three semesters. Students must be 18 and hold a GED or high school diploma.

Testing. Students can take the EPA 608 exam during the third-semester HVAC 3 course; the exam is offered in December and April/May each year. Other industry certification testing may be offered during the year.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College HVAC Tuition: $3,342 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,342
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$5,238
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,240
2024–25 estimate
Graduation rate
31%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
8,412
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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College HVAC Certificate

AwardTypeLength
HVAC Certificate of CompletionCertificatethree semesters (three courses)

As listed on NorthWest Arkansas Community College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

What You'll Learn in NorthWest Arkansas Community College's HVAC Program

The evening certificate stacks into a certificate of proficiency and then an associate degree in General Technology or Construction Technology with an HVAC specialty.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metalventilation

Where You'll Train: NorthWest Arkansas Community College

  • NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeOne College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on NorthWest Arkansas Community College's own site.

Visit nwacc.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn in Arkansas

Across Arkansas, the median HVAC technician wage is $48,110 a year, from $37,040 at the 10th percentile to $69,290 at the 90th, with 4,960 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College HVAC FAQ

Does NorthWest Arkansas Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers a certificate in HVAC at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, ductwork, airflow and sheet metal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at NorthWest Arkansas Community College?

NorthWest Arkansas Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,342 for a full-time year (in-district) and $5,238 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,240. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College?

HVAC Certificate of Completion: three semesters (three courses).

Does NorthWest Arkansas Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Classes typically meet in the evenings twice a week, with one course per semester over three semesters. Students must be 18 and hold a GED or high school diploma.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at NorthWest Arkansas Community College?

Students can take the EPA 608 exam during the third-semester HVAC 3 course; the exam is offered in December and April/May each year. Other industry certification testing may be offered during the year.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Arkansas?

The median HVAC technician wage in Arkansas is $48,110 a year, and the middle half earn between $42,830 and $59,760 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. nwacc.edu: HVAC Certificate of Completion program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 367459
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements