Springfield, IllinoisPrivate For-Profit, Under 2-Year

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois HVAC Program

A diploma, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Offer HVAC Students?

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois in Springfield, Illinois offers a diploma in HVAC through its HVAC/R Technician program. The school awarded 259 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for leaving school with EPA 608 certification.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

The catalog states the Springfield, IL program is accredited by HVAC Excellence, and passing the EPA 608 Core, Type I and Type II exams is required to graduate.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiringelectric heat
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois by the Numbers: 259 HVAC Awards in 2024–25

HVAC certificates awarded
259
2024–25
Students enrolled
1,326
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 Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

AwardTypeLength
HVAC/R DiplomaDiploma735 clock hours plus 182 outside clock hours (28 semester credits), 35 weeks

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

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

Schedule. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, either 8:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m.-10:30 p.m. The program runs seven five-week modules over 35 weeks, with new starts roughly every five weeks.

Testing. Students must pass the EPA Section 608 Core, Type I and Type II exams to earn the diploma. Optional HVAC Excellence employment-ready exams are available at extra cost. At the Moline campus, tuition includes an Iowa mechanical license fee (optional, not required to graduate).

3 Campuses Teach HVAC at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois

  • MTI Springfield, IL (Main Campus)2731 Farmers Market Rd, Springfield, IL 62707
  • MTI East Peoria, IL (Branch Campus)280 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611
  • MTI Moline, IL (Branch Campus)3620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Springfield

HVAC technicians in the Springfield, IL metro area earn a median $70,730 a year. 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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Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois HVAC FAQ

Does Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois offers a diploma in HVAC at MTI Springfield, IL (Main Campus), MTI East Peoria, IL (Branch Campus), MTI Moline, IL (Branch Campus). Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois?

HVAC/R Diploma: 735 clock hours plus 182 outside clock hours (28 semester credits), 35 weeks.

Does Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Classes meet Monday through Thursday, either 8:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m.-10:30 p.m. The program runs seven five-week modules over 35 weeks, with new starts roughly every five weeks.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois?

Students must pass the EPA Section 608 Core, Type I and Type II exams to earn the diploma. Optional HVAC Excellence employment-ready exams are available at extra cost. At the Moline campus, tuition includes an Iowa mechanical license fee (optional, not required to graduate).

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. midwesttech.edu: HVAC/R Technician program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 437556
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements