Minneapolis, MinnesotaPublic, 2-Year

Minneapolis Community and Technical College HVAC Program

An associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate, $6,161 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Minneapolis Community and Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, Minnesota offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $6,161 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 40 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A.A.S. DegreeAssociate72 credits
Residential and Commercial HVAC-R DiplomaDiploma57 credits
Residential HVAC DiplomaDiploma42 credits
HVAC-R Generalist CertificateCertificate19 credits

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

Minneapolis Community and Technical College HVAC Tuition: $6,161 a Year

Tuition and fees
$6,161
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,000
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
30
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
10
2024–25
Graduation rate
20%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,733
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 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Teaches

The HVAC-R lab contains an indoor air quality and ventilation training house, and the program holds HVAC Excellence's highest-level accreditation.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metalheat recovery ventilators
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Schedule. The program is delivered on campus.

Testing. Students take the EPA exam, an OSHA exam and ESCO Group (HVAC Excellence) employment-ready exams.

Where You'll Train: Minneapolis College

  • Minneapolis College1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Minneapolis

HVAC technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area earn a median $77,490 a year. 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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Minneapolis Community and Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Minneapolis Community and Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Minneapolis Community and Technical College offers an associate degree, 2 diplomas and a certificate in HVAC at Minneapolis College. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Minneapolis Community and Technical College?

Minneapolis Community and Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $6,161 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,000. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration A.A.S. Degree: 72 credits. Residential and Commercial HVAC-R Diploma: 57 credits. Residential HVAC Diploma: 42 credits.

Does Minneapolis Community and Technical College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program is delivered on campus.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Minneapolis Community and Technical College?

EPA 608.

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. minneapolis.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 174136
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements