St. Cloud, MinnesotaPublic, 2-Year

St Cloud Technical and Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 2 diplomas, $6,124 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does St Cloud Technical and Community College Offer HVAC Students?

St Cloud Technical and Community College in St. Cloud, Minnesota offers an associate degree and 2 diplomas in HVAC through its Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $6,124 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 38 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at St Cloud Technical and Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Commercial AASAssociate72 credits
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Commercial DiplomaDiploma66 credits
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Diploma (residential)Diploma35 credits

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

St Cloud Technical and Community College HVAC Tuition: $6,124 a Year

Tuition and fees
$6,124
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,300
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
35
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
3
2024–25
Graduation rate
45%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,030
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 St Cloud Technical and Community College Teaches

The school reports a 100% 2024 placement rate for the program, and the residential diploma is a 35-credit option.

  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiringelectrical diagrams
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

When St Cloud Technical and Community College HVAC Classes Meet

Schedule. Students start in fall; the program can have a waitlist, and applications open in mid-September for the following fall.

Where You'll Train: St. Cloud

  • St. Cloud1540 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around St. Cloud

HVAC technicians in the St. Cloud, MN metro area earn a median $74,420 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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St Cloud Technical and Community College HVAC FAQ

Does St Cloud Technical and Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. St Cloud Technical and Community College offers an associate degree and 2 diplomas in HVAC at St. Cloud. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, commercial and industrial systems.

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

St Cloud Technical and Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $6,124 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,300. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

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

Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Commercial AAS: 72 credits. Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Commercial Diploma: 66 credits. Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Diploma (residential): 35 credits.

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

Students start in fall; the program can have a waitlist, and applications open in mid-September for the following fall.

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. sctcc.edu: Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 174756
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025