What Are the Best HVAC Schools in Michigan?
- Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor) offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - Residential Certificate.
- Delta College (University Center) offers HVACR - Service Technology, Associate in Applied Science and HVACR - Commercial Refrigeration Advanced Certificate.
- Northwestern Technological Institute (Southfield) offers HVAC Program.
- Tuition and fees run from $2,736 to $17,943 a year (2024–25).
- 11 of 23 Michigan programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Michigan HVAC technicians earn a median $60,850 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Washtenaw Community College Leads the Michigan HVAC School Rankings
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
How We Ranked Michigan HVAC Schools
Each Michigan school with a verified, current HVAC program and federal figures gets a percentile score among its in-state peers: program size (35%, HVAC awards conferred), cost (25%, lowest tuition and fees), completion (25%, school-wide graduation rate) and credential ladder (15%, both certificates and associate degrees awarded). Federal data can't measure instructors or lab equipment, so visit the lab before you enroll.
Best HVAC Schools in Michigan by Goal
HVAC Programs in Michigan Near Roseville, Ann Arbor and Auburn Hills
Lab days are easier to keep up with at a campus you can reach, so start with the city you can commute from. Each program is grouped with the nearest city guide within 45 miles.
- RosevilleDorsey College-Roseville and Macomb Community College
- Ann ArborWashtenaw Community College
- Auburn HillsOakland Community College
- Battle CreekKellogg Community College
- Big RapidsFerris State University
- CantonMIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)
- DearbornHenry Ford College
- DetroitWayne County Community College District
HVAC Schools in Michigan, School by School
1Washtenaw Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,736 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 39 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial
2Delta College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,820 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 29 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
3Northwestern Technological Institute
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 469 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
4Mid Michigan College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,132 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
5Kellogg Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,118 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 10 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
6Wayne County Community College District
Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,112 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 15 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
7Macomb Community College
Offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,660 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
8Mott Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,845 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
9Dorsey College-Wayne
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $16,990 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 31 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
10Grand Rapids Community College
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,179 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
11Dorsey College-Roseville
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $16,990 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
12Dorsey College-Saginaw
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $16,990 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 28 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
13Lansing Community College
Offers 2 associate degrees and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,100 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
14Dorsey College-Woodhaven
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $16,990 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 28 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
15Kirtland Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,190 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 9 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
16MIAT College of Technology (Now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)
Offers one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $17,943 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 137 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
17Ferris State University
Offers an associate degree and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $14,778 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
18Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,144 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 10 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
19Northern Michigan University
Offers an associate degree, a certificate and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $14,277 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
20Oakland Community College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,020 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
21Henry Ford College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,568 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 2 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Air conditioning
22Northwestern Michigan College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,860 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Ductwork
Jackson College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $7,350 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
What HVAC School Costs in Michigan: $2,736 to $17,943 a Year
Among the 22 Michigan HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $2,736 at Washtenaw Community College to $17,943 at MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton).
| School | City | Tuition and fees, 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | $2,736 (in-district) |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | $3,020 (in-district) |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | $3,112 (in-district) |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | $3,568 (in-district) |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | $3,660 (in-district) |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | $4,100 (in-district) |
The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.
Evening HVAC Classes in Michigan: 2 Programs
Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.
- Henry Ford CollegeDay and evening classes run in three consecutive 15-week semesters, with class times adjusted to apprentices' work shifts.
- Northwestern Technological InstituteThe program runs 10 and a half months; each course lasts five weeks, and evening classes are offered for working adults.
HVAC Technician Salary in Michigan: The Ann Arbor Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $75,000 | $101,310 | 460 |
| Detroit–Warren–Dearborn | $63,170 | $95,610 | 5,740 |
| Kalamazoo–Portage | $61,270 | $97,920 | 430 |
| Jackson | $61,220 | $97,820 | 110 |
| Traverse City | $60,590 | $91,450 | 210 |
| Lansing–East Lansing | $60,440 | $93,480 | 490 |
| Grand Rapids–Wyoming–Kentwood | $60,190 | $94,590 | 1,920 |
| Bay City | $60,170 | $81,330 | 70 |
| Battle Creek | $60,100 | $73,900 | 130 |
| Saginaw | $60,060 | $98,260 | 210 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Michigan (12,590 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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HVAC Schools in Michigan: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Michigan?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the Michigan schools on this page run from $2,736 to $17,943 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Michigan?
BLS estimates a median of $60,850 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Michigan (May 2025), across 12,590 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,210 and the top 10% more than $95,290.
What Is the Best HVAC School in Michigan?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Washtenaw Community College ranks first among Michigan schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Delta College. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Michigan?
23 schools have a current HVAC program in Michigan, each checked against the school's own program page, and 14 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 18 Michigan schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in Michigan?
Washtenaw Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among Michigan HVAC schools with federal figures: $2,736 for a full-time year (in-district). Oakland Community College ($3,020) and Wayne County Community College District ($3,112) follow.
Are There Evening HVAC Classes in Michigan?
Yes. 2 HVAC programs in Michigan publish evening classes, including Henry Ford College and Northwestern Technological Institute.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Michigan?
Delta College, Dorsey College-Roseville and Dorsey College-Saginaw and 8 other Michigan schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Michigan and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 23 Michigan schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.