Cicero, IllinoisPublic, 2-Year

Morton College HVAC Program

An associate degree and a certificate, $5,502 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Morton College Offer HVAC Students?

Morton College in Cicero, Illinois offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,502 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 6 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Morton College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA) DegreeAssociate62 credit hours
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVC) CertificateCertificate30 credit hours

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

Morton College HVAC Tuition: $5,502 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,502
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$12,414
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,400
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
2
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
4
2024–25
Graduation rate
31%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
3,562
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 Morton College Teaches

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

Certification Testing at Morton College

Testing. The degree includes a Refrigerant Handling/EPA Exam Review course. The catalog recommends AHRI residential heating/air conditioning and commercial refrigeration competency exams, and says certificate students seeking HVAC jobs must pass an EPA refrigerant handling exam.

Where You'll Train: Morton College

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in Illinois

Across Illinois, the median HVAC technician wage is $77,410 a year, from $46,690 at the 10th percentile to $117,550 at the 90th, with 9,740 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Morton College HVAC FAQ

Does Morton College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Morton College offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC at Morton College. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, commercial and industrial systems.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Morton College?

Morton College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,502 for a full-time year (in-district) and $12,414 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,400. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Morton College?

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA) Degree: 62 credit hours. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVC) Certificate: 30 credit hours.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Morton College?

EPA 608.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Illinois?

The median HVAC technician wage in Illinois is $77,410 a year, and the middle half earn between $60,200 and $96,030 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. morton.edu: HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 147411
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements