Coalinga, CaliforniaPublic, 2-Year

Coalinga College HVAC Program

A certificate, $1,384 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Coalinga College Offer HVAC Students?

Coalinga College in Coalinga, California offers a certificate in HVAC through its Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $1,384 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 9 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in HVAC with a certificate.

The Coalinga College HVAC Certificate

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate of AchievementCertificate18 units

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

Coalinga College HVAC Tuition: $1,384 a Year

Tuition and fees
$1,384
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$10,954
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,062
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
9
2024–25
Graduation rate
43%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,175
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.

What You'll Learn in Coalinga College's HVAC Program

An 18-unit certificate of five courses (Industrial Core plus four HVAC courses) with performance standards aligned to NCCER.

  • Refrigeration systems
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Coalinga College

Schedule. The program page lists two start dates per year.

Testing. Program performance standards follow those set by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Where You'll Train: Coalinga College

  • Coalinga College

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

Visit coalingacollege.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn in California

Across California, the median HVAC technician wage is $72,560 a year, from $46,950 at the 10th percentile to $109,060 at the 90th, with 35,130 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Coalinga College HVAC FAQ

Does Coalinga College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Coalinga College offers a certificate in HVAC at Coalinga College. Training covers refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Coalinga College?

Coalinga College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $1,384 for a full-time year (in-state) and $10,954 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,062. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Coalinga College?

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement: 18 units.

Does Coalinga College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program page lists two start dates per year.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in California?

The median HVAC technician wage in California is $72,560 a year, and the middle half earn between $58,280 and $90,780 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. coalingacollege.edu: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 125462
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025