Bowling Green, KentuckyPublic, 2-Year

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College HVAC Program

An associate degree, a diploma and 3 certificates, $4,728 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

What Does Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in Bowling Green, Kentucky offers an associate degree, a diploma and 3 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 81 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in Kentucky.

Southcentral Kentucky 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
71
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
10
2024–25
Graduation rate
58%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
5,825
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 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning Technology AAS (Air Conditioning Technology track)Associate60-66 credit hours
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic DiplomaDiploma48-57 credit hours
Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer CertificateCertificate35-36 credit hours
Environmental Control System Servicer CertificateCertificate24-25 credit hours
Environmental System Repair Helper CertificateCertificate9-10 credit hours

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

What You'll Learn in Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College's HVAC Program

The program is accredited by HVAC Excellence.

  • Refrigeration systems
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning

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

Visit southcentral.kctcs.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Bowling Green

HVAC technicians in the Bowling Green, KY metro area earn a median $55,230 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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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College offers an associate degree, a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC. Training covers refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

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

Southcentral Kentucky 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 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College?

Air Conditioning Technology AAS (Air Conditioning Technology track): 60-66 credit hours. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Diploma: 48-57 credit hours. Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer Certificate: 35-36 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. southcentral.kctcs.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 156338
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025