Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaPublic, 2-Year

Hennepin Technical College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 2 diplomas, $5,940 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Hennepin Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota offers an associate degree and 2 diplomas in HVAC. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,940 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 142 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Hennepin Technical College

Schedule. Students can attend daytime or evening classes at Brooklyn Park or Eden Prairie. Brooklyn Park runs daytime and evening sections for spring starts and evening for fall starts; Eden Prairie runs daytime for fall starts and evening for spring starts.

Testing. Catalog outcomes include OSHA 30 certification and the EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling license, with low-GWP, hydrocarbon and (for the AAS and residential diploma) R-410A certification exams built into the program.

Hennepin Technical College HVAC Tuition: $5,940 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,940
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,000
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
111
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
31
2024–25
Graduation rate
42%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,572
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 Degree and Certificates at Hennepin Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration AASAssociate72 credits
Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration DiplomaDiploma31 credits
Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning DiplomaDiploma34 credits

As listed on Hennepin Technical College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Hennepin Technical College Teaches

The program is accredited by HVAC Excellence and runs day and evening sections at two metro campuses.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Heating, furnaces and boilersforced air furnaces, hydronics
  • Air conditioning
  • Controls and building automationenergy management controls
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

2 Campuses Teach HVAC at Hennepin Technical College

  • Brooklyn Park
  • Eden Prairie

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Hennepin Technical College's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in Minnesota

Across Minnesota, the median HVAC technician wage is $76,350 a year, from $48,220 at the 10th percentile to $100,030 at the 90th, with 4,200 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Hennepin Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Hennepin Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Hennepin Technical College offers an associate degree and 2 diplomas in HVAC at Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, controls and building automation.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Hennepin Technical College?

Hennepin Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,940 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $2,000. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Hennepin Technical College?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration AAS: 72 credits. Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma: 31 credits. Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Diploma: 34 credits.

Does Hennepin Technical College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Students can attend daytime or evening classes at Brooklyn Park or Eden Prairie. Brooklyn Park runs daytime and evening sections for spring starts and evening for fall starts; Eden Prairie runs daytime for fall starts and evening for spring starts.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Hennepin Technical College?

Catalog outcomes include OSHA 30 certification and the EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling license, with low-GWP, hydrocarbon and (for the AAS and residential diploma) R-410A certification exams built into the program.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Minnesota?

The median HVAC technician wage in Minnesota is $76,350 a year, and the middle half earn between $58,860 and $87,190 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. hennepintech.edu: HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 173708
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements