Bangor, MainePublic, 2-Year

Eastern Maine Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree and a certificate, $4,156 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Eastern Maine Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC through its Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,156 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 9 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Eastern Maine Community College

AwardTypeLength
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating AASAssociate64 credits (four semesters)
Certificate in RefrigerationCertificate34 credits (two semesters)

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

Eastern Maine Community College HVAC Tuition: $4,156 a Year

Tuition and fees
$4,156
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$7,036
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,400
2024–25 estimate
HVAC associate degrees
9
2024–25
Graduation rate
32%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,719
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.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Eastern Maine Community College Teaches

Graduates leave with EPA Universal refrigerant certification and CETP gas certification built into the degree.

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

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Eastern Maine Community College

Schedule. The associate degree runs four semesters; the refrigeration certificate is made up of the first two semesters of the degree courses.

Testing. Graduates are certified in EPA refrigerant handling (Universal Technician) and CETP gas certification leading to a Maine gas technician license. The degree meets the full educational and partial field-experience requirements for the Maine journeyman oil burner technician license and partial requirements for the Maine limited refrigeration electrician license.

Where You'll Train: Bangor Campus

  • Bangor campus354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401

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

Visit emcc.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Bangor

HVAC technicians in the Bangor, ME metro area earn a median $61,430 a year. Across Maine, the median HVAC technician wage is $63,170 a year, from $47,090 at the 10th percentile to $82,090 at the 90th, with 2,250 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Eastern Maine Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Eastern Maine Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Eastern Maine Community College offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC at Bangor campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Eastern Maine Community College?

Eastern Maine Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $4,156 for a full-time year (in-state) and $7,036 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,400. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Eastern Maine Community College?

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating AAS: 64 credits (four semesters). Certificate in Refrigeration: 34 credits (two semesters).

Does Eastern Maine Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The associate degree runs four semesters; the refrigeration certificate is made up of the first two semesters of the degree courses.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Eastern Maine Community College?

EPA 608.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Maine?

The median HVAC technician wage in Maine is $63,170 a year, and the middle half earn between $57,240 and $76,920 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. emcc.edu: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 161138
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements