Presque Isle, MainePublic, 2-Year

Northern Maine 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, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Northern Maine Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, Maine offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Plumbing and Heating Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,156 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 2 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Northern Maine Community College

AwardTypeLength
Plumbing and Heating AASAssociate65 credit hours (four semesters)
Heating CertificateCertificate29 credit hours (two semesters)
Plumbing CertificateCertificate26 credit hours (two semesters)

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

Northern 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 certificates awarded
2
2024–25
Graduation rate
42%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
843
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 Northern Maine Community College

The degree combines a full year of plumbing with a year of oil, propane and heat pump heating, preparing students for both Maine plumbing and oil burner licensing.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermalsolar/geothermal
  • Controls and building automation

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Northern Maine Community College

Schedule. The associate degree takes two years: the first year in the plumbing lab and the second on propane and oil heating, controls, and refrigeration and air conditioning. The Heating certificate requires completing the Plumbing certificate first or instructor permission.

Testing. Students can sit for the Maine journeyman exam for #1 and #2 oil burners up to 15 GPM and national certification exams in propane, natural gas and refrigerant handling; plumbing coursework prepares students for the Maine journeyman plumbing exam.

Where You'll Train: Presque Isle Campus

  • Presque Isle campus33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769

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

Visit nmcc.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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Northern Maine Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Northern Maine Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Northern Maine Community College offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC at Presque Isle campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal.

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

Northern 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 Northern Maine Community College?

Plumbing and Heating AAS: 65 credit hours (four semesters). Heating Certificate: 29 credit hours (two semesters). Plumbing Certificate: 26 credit hours (two semesters).

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

The associate degree takes two years: the first year in the plumbing lab and the second on propane and oil heating, controls, and refrigeration and air conditioning. The Heating certificate requires completing the Plumbing certificate first or instructor permission.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Northern 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. nmcc.edu: Plumbing and Heating Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 161484
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements