Calais, MainePublic, 2-Year

Washington County Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 2 certificates, $4,156 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Washington County Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Washington County Community College in Calais, Maine offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,156 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 7 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Washington County Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AASAssociate64 credit hours
Heating Technology CertificateCertificate36 credit hours
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning CertificateCertificate32 credit hours

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

Washington County 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 certificates awarded
7
2024–25
Graduation rate
55%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
805
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.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Washington County Community College

The degree covers oil, LP/natural gas and refrigeration systems with a specialty in heat pump installation and maintenance, aimed at Maine oil and gas licensing.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certificationEPA regulations
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Washington County Community College

Schedule. The associate degree runs four semesters, alternating heating and refrigeration/air conditioning course blocks; both certificate programs include shop work and a one-week co-op.

Testing. The degree prepares students for the Maine journeyman oil burner license exam and the Maine appliance service and connection gas license exam; certificate graduates are eligible for the Maine journeyman oil burner license exam.

Where You'll Train: Calais Campus

  • Calais campusOne College Drive, Calais, ME 04619

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

Visit wccc.me.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn in Maine

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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Washington County Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Washington County Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Washington County Community College offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC at Calais 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 Washington County Community College?

Washington County 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 Washington County Community College?

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AAS: 64 credit hours. Heating Technology Certificate: 36 credit hours. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate: 32 credit hours.

Does Washington County Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The associate degree runs four semesters, alternating heating and refrigeration/air conditioning course blocks; both certificate programs include shop work and a one-week co-op.

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. wccc.me.edu: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 161581
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025