Harrison, ArkansasPublic, 2-Year

North Arkansas College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 2 certificates, $3,504 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does North Arkansas College Offer HVAC Students?

North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,504 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 29 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for students who want some coursework online.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at North Arkansas College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology (AAS)Associate2 years
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology (TC)Certificate1 year
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology (CP)Certificate1 semester

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

North Arkansas College HVAC Tuition: $3,504 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,504
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$5,592
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,542
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
26
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
3
2024–25
Graduation rate
42%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,089
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.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What North Arkansas College Teaches

The program holds HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation, and the AAS emphasizes commercial HVAC/R with building automation controls and industrial motors and PLCs.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Controls and building automation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at North Arkansas College

Schedule. The program is offered on campus only, not online. The technical certificate is a three-semester program that includes an internship.

Testing. The technical certificate prepares students to take the NATE Core exam, the ICE certification exam and the EPA certification exam.

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

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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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North Arkansas College HVAC FAQ

Does North Arkansas College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. North Arkansas College offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, controls and building automation.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at North Arkansas College?

North Arkansas College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,504 for a full-time year (in-district) and $5,592 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,542. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at North Arkansas College?

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology (AAS): 2 years. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology (TC): 1 year. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology (CP): 1 semester.

Does North Arkansas College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program is offered on campus only, not online. The technical certificate is a three-semester program that includes an internship.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at North Arkansas College?

EPA 608.

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. northark.edu: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 107460
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements