Somerset, KentuckyPublic, 2-Year

Somerset Community College HVAC Program

A diploma and 6 certificates, $4,728 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Somerset Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Somerset Community College in Somerset, Kentucky offers a diploma and 6 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 63 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in Kentucky.

Somerset Community 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
63
2024–25
Graduation rate
43%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,155
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.

6 HVAC Certificates at Somerset Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic DiplomaDiploma48-57 credit hours
Boiler Maintenance CertificateCertificate20 credit hours
Chiller Maintenance CertificateCertificate18 credit hours
Environmental System Repair Helper CertificateCertificate9-10 credit hours
Environmental Control System Servicer CertificateCertificate24-25 credit hours
Refrigeration Mechanic CertificateCertificate27-28 credit hours
Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer CertificateCertificate35-36 credit hours

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

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Somerset Community College Teaches

The page publishes a semester-by-semester course plan for the diploma and each certificate, including an elective practicum.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Somerset Community College

Schedule. The page lays out the diploma as a three-semester sequence.

Testing. An elective special-problems course (ACR 295) covers EPA certification, and ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation is offered. Graduates can qualify for the Kentucky HVAC Journeyman License after two years of education, 1,500 hours as an apprentice under a Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor and passing the state journeyman exam.

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

Visit somerset.kctcs.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn in Kentucky

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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Somerset Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Somerset Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Somerset Community College offers a diploma and 6 certificates in HVAC. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Somerset Community College?

Somerset Community 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 Somerset Community College?

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Diploma: 48-57 credit hours. Boiler Maintenance Certificate: 20 credit hours. Chiller Maintenance Certificate: 18 credit hours.

Does Somerset Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The page lays out the diploma as a three-semester sequence.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Somerset Community College?

EPA 608.

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. somerset.kctcs.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 157711
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements