Jacksonville, FloridaPublic, 4-Year

Florida State College at Jacksonville HVAC Program

A certificate, $2,878 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Florida State College at Jacksonville Offer HVAC Students?

Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida offers a certificate in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,878 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 25 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Schedule. Full-time day program (5604) meets Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-3:50 p.m. for 12 months starting in fall; part-time evening program (560P) meets Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m. for 24 months, next starting January 2027.

Testing. The program prepares students for EPA 608 certification.

Florida State College at Jacksonville HVAC Tuition: $2,878 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,878
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$9,992
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,400
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
25
2024–25
Graduation rate
37%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
23,556
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 Florida State College at Jacksonville HVAC Certificate

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration Career Certificate (C.C.)Certificate1,350 clock/contact hours

As listed on Florida State College at Jacksonville's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

What You'll Learn in Florida State College at Jacksonville's HVAC Program

A 24-month evening option runs alongside the 12-month day cohort.

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

Where You'll Train: Downtown Campus (Building B, Lab B114)

  • Downtown Campus (Building B, lab B114)101 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Florida State College at Jacksonville's own site.

Visit fscj.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Jacksonville

HVAC technicians in the Jacksonville, FL metro area earn a median $58,590 a year. Across Florida, the median HVAC technician wage is $56,670 a year, from $38,370 at the 10th percentile to $78,210 at the 90th, with 39,160 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville HVAC FAQ

Does Florida State College at Jacksonville Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Florida State College at Jacksonville offers a certificate in HVAC at Downtown Campus (Building B, lab B114). Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, ductwork, airflow and sheet metal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Florida State College at Jacksonville?

Florida State College at Jacksonville's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,878 for a full-time year (in-state) and $9,992 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,400. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville?

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration Career Certificate (C.C.): 1,350 clock/contact hours.

Does Florida State College at Jacksonville Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Full-time day program (5604) meets Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-3:50 p.m. for 12 months starting in fall; part-time evening program (560P) meets Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m. for 24 months, next starting January 2027.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Florida State College at Jacksonville?

The program prepares students for EPA 608 certification.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Florida?

The median HVAC technician wage in Florida is $56,670 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,830 and $63,620 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. fscj.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 133702
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements