Springdale, ArkansasPublic, Under 2-Year

Northwest Technical Institute HVAC Program

One other award, $6,277 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Northwest Technical Institute Offer HVAC Students?

Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale, Arkansas offers one other award in HVAC through its HVAC Certification Program program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $6,277 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 5 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Note: Short course: an evening EPA 608 preparation course.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Northwest Technical Institute

Schedule. Classes meet in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Testing. Students take the EPA Universal 608 certification exam at the end of the second semester.

Northwest Technical Institute HVAC Tuition: $6,277 a Year

Tuition and fees
$6,277
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,400
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
5
2024–25
Graduation rate
74%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
206
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 Northwest Technical Institute

AwardTypeLength
HVAC Certification ProgramOther

As listed on Northwest Technical Institute's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

What You'll Learn in Northwest Technical Institute's HVAC Program

The program runs as a two-night-a-week evening class, so students can train while working.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal

Where You'll Train: Northwest Technical Institute

  • Northwest Technical Institute709 S Old Missouri Road, Springdale, AR 72764

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Northwest Technical Institute's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Fayetteville

HVAC technicians in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area earn a median $53,620 a year. 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 Technical Institute HVAC FAQ

Does Northwest Technical Institute Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Northwest Technical Institute offers one other award in HVAC at Northwest Technical Institute. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Northwest Technical Institute?

Northwest Technical Institute's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $6,277 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,400. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

Does Northwest Technical Institute Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Classes meet in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Northwest Technical Institute?

Students take the EPA Universal 608 certification exam at the end of the second semester.

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. nwti.edu: HVAC Certification Program program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 107488
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements