Manchester, New HampshirePublic, 2-Year

Manchester Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 4 certificates, $7,090 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Manchester Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Manchester Community College in Manchester, New Hampshire offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $7,090 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 39 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Manchester Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), AASAssociate66 credits
HVAC CertificateCertificate48 credits
Advanced HVAC CertificateCertificate41 credits
Heating Services CertificateCertificate30 credits
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration CertificateCertificate26 credits

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

Manchester Community College HVAC Tuition: $7,090 a Year

Tuition and fees
$7,090
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$15,340
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,400
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
29
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
10
2024–25
Graduation rate
41%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,081
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 Manchester Community College Teaches

Graduates have pre-arranged transfer pathways to four-year programs at Southern New Hampshire University, UNH College of Professional Studies, Ferris State University and Penn State.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics
  • Air conditioning
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metalventilation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial systems

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Manchester Community College

Schedule. Students can complete the AAS on a two-year or three-year track.

Testing. Students can earn EPA Section 608 certification and NORA Bronze certification; the program covers the educational portion of the New Hampshire Gas Fitter Piping Installer's license and credits 500 hours toward the 1,000-hour Gas Fitter license requirement.

Where You'll Train: Manchester Community College

  • Manchester Community College1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102

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

Visit mccnh.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Manchester

HVAC technicians in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area earn a median $73,090 a year. Across New Hampshire, the median HVAC technician wage is $73,850 a year, from $47,520 at the 10th percentile to $97,140 at the 90th, with 2,560 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Manchester Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Manchester Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Manchester Community College offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC at Manchester Community 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 Manchester Community College?

Manchester Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $7,090 for a full-time year (in-state) and $15,340 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 Manchester Community College?

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), AAS: 66 credits. HVAC Certificate: 48 credits. Advanced HVAC Certificate: 41 credits.

Does Manchester Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Students can complete the AAS on a two-year or three-year track.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Manchester Community College?

Students can earn EPA Section 608 certification and NORA Bronze certification; the program covers the educational portion of the New Hampshire Gas Fitter Piping Installer's license and credits 500 hours toward the 1,000-hour Gas Fitter license requirement.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in New Hampshire?

The median HVAC technician wage in New Hampshire is $73,850 a year, and the middle half earn between $59,540 and $80,090 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. mccnh.edu: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 183132
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements