Ashland, KentuckyPublic, 2-Year

Ashland Community and Technical College HVAC Program

An associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates, $4,728 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Ashland Community and Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, Kentucky offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,728 for a full-time year (in-state), the lowest of the 17 Kentucky schools we list with federal figures. The school awarded 37 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in Kentucky.

Ashland Community and Technical College HVAC Tuition: $4,728 a Year

Tuition and fees
$4,728
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,432
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,268
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
37
2024–25
Graduation rate
51%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,552
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 Degree and Certificates at Ashland Community and Technical College

AwardTypeLength
General Occupational/Technical Studies AASAssociate60-68 total credit hours
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic DiplomaDiploma48-57 total credit hours
Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer CertificateCertificate35-36 total credit hours
Environmental Control System Servicer CertificateCertificate24-25 total credit hours
Environmental System Repair Helper CertificateCertificate9-10 total credit hours
Refrigeration Mechanic CertificateCertificate27-28 total credit hours

As listed on Ashland Community and Technical College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Ashland Community and Technical College Teaches

The program serves both newcomers seeking entry-level jobs and working technicians adding skills, with courses in basic and commercial refrigeration.

  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

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

Visit ashland.kctcs.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Huntington

HVAC technicians in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area earn a median $48,860 a year. Across Kentucky, the median HVAC technician wage is $58,620 a year, from $38,790 at the 10th percentile to $80,020 at the 90th, with 5,100 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Ashland Community and Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Ashland Community and Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Ashland Community and Technical College offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, commercial and industrial systems.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Ashland Community and Technical College?

Ashland Community and Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $4,728 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,432 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,268. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Ashland Community and Technical College?

General Occupational/Technical Studies AAS: 60-68 total credit hours. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Diploma: 48-57 total credit hours. Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer Certificate: 35-36 total credit hours.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Kentucky?

The median HVAC technician wage in Kentucky is $58,620 a year, and the middle half earn between $47,780 and $67,540 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. ashland.kctcs.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 156231
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025