Baton Rouge, LouisianaPrivate For-Profit, 2-Year

Fortis College-Baton Rouge HVAC Program

A diploma, $16,467 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Fortis College-Baton Rouge Offer HVAC Students?

Fortis College-Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers a diploma in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $16,467 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 55 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Fortis College-Baton Rouge

Schedule. Students can attend mornings (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) or evenings (6:00 to 10:50 p.m.), Monday through Thursday.

Testing. Students must take and pass the EPA certification exam; students in their final quarter are eligible to take the EPA Universal Certification Exam.

Fortis College-Baton Rouge HVAC Tuition: $16,467 a Year

Tuition and fees
$16,467
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,224
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
55
2024–25
Students enrolled
482
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 Fortis College-Baton Rouge

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration DiplomaDiploma960 clock hours / 64 credits

As listed on Fortis College-Baton Rouge's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Fortis College-Baton Rouge Teaches

Morning and evening sections run four days a week, and the program includes training in computerized diagnostics.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics, gas heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: Fortis College Baton Rouge

  • Fortis College Baton Rouge14111 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Fortis College-Baton Rouge's own site.

Visit fortis.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Baton Rouge

HVAC technicians in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area earn a median $62,940 a year. Across Louisiana, the median HVAC technician wage is $58,650 a year, from $36,950 at the 10th percentile to $78,210 at the 90th, with 5,380 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Fortis College-Baton Rouge HVAC FAQ

Does Fortis College-Baton Rouge Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Fortis College-Baton Rouge offers a diploma in HVAC at Fortis College Baton Rouge. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Fortis College-Baton Rouge?

Fortis College-Baton Rouge's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $16,467 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,224. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Fortis College-Baton Rouge?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma: 960 clock hours / 64 credits.

Does Fortis College-Baton Rouge Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Students can attend mornings (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) or evenings (6:00 to 10:50 p.m.), Monday through Thursday.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Fortis College-Baton Rouge?

EPA 608.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Louisiana?

The median HVAC technician wage in Louisiana is $58,650 a year, and the middle half earn between $44,980 and $65,990 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. fortis.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 439738
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements