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New Mexico HVAC Schools · 2026

HVAC Schools in New Mexico

5 New Mexico schools awarded 194 HVAC credentials in 2022–23. Compare the 4 verified HVAC programs in New Mexico by credential, campus and cost.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Where Can You Study HVAC in New Mexico?

  • Central New Mexico Community College (Albuquerque) offers Residential HVAC Certificate of Completion and Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance Certificate of Completion.
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (Las Cruces) offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and HVAC/R Certificate of Completion.
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (Roswell) offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning-Refrigeration Technology AAS and Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology Certificate of Occupational Training.
  • Tuition and fees run from $1,851 to $2,322 a year (2024–25).
  • 2 of 4 New Mexico programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • New Mexico HVAC technicians earn a median $50,270 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Compare HVAC Programs in New Mexico

SchoolTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque$2,0602731%
New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces$2,3222319%
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell$2,2562232%
Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe$1,851023%

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.

HVAC Programs in New Mexico Near Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe

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.

HVAC Schools in New Mexico, School by School

AlbuquerquePublic, 2-year

Central New Mexico Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in NM
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$2,060
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
27
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Las CrucesPublic, 2-year

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,322
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
23
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

RoswellPublic, 2-year

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,256
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
22
conferred 2024–25

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial

Santa FePublic, 2-year

Santa Fe Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in NM
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$1,851
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

Covers Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.

What HVAC School Costs in New Mexico: $1,851 to $2,322 a Year

Among the 4 New Mexico HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $1,851 at Santa Fe Community College to $2,322 at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

SchoolCityTuition and fees, 2024–25
Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe$1,851 (in-district)
Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque$2,060 (in-state)
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell$2,256 (in-district)
New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces$2,322 (in-district)

The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.

Evening HVAC Classes in New Mexico: One Program

Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.

  • Santa Fe Community CollegeThe certificate runs as a two-semester cohort starting in the fall, with courses in 8-week blocks and evening classes for working students.

HVAC Technician Salary in New Mexico: The Albuquerque Area Pays the Most

Metro areaMedian payTop 10% earn more thanHVAC jobs
Albuquerque$57,110$75,7701,000
Farmington$52,040$73,790110
Las Cruces$49,650$72,310240
Santa Fe$49,360$73,860150

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in New Mexico (1,950 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

HVAC Schools by City in New Mexico

HVAC Schools in Nearby States

HVAC schools in Arizona14 verified programs, median pay $59,400HVAC schools in Colorado7 verified programs, median pay $65,200HVAC schools in Wyoming1 verified program, median pay $54,700HVAC schools in Oklahoma23 verified programs, median pay $57,560

HVAC Schools in New Mexico: FAQ

How Much Does HVAC School Cost in New Mexico?

Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the New Mexico schools on this page run from $1,851 to $2,322 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in New Mexico?

BLS estimates a median of $50,270 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in New Mexico (May 2025), across 1,950 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,380 and the top 10% more than $75,770.

How Many HVAC Schools Are in New Mexico?

4 schools have a current HVAC program in New Mexico, each checked against the school's own program page, and 3 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 5 New Mexico schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.

What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in New Mexico?

Santa Fe Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among New Mexico HVAC schools with federal figures: $1,851 for a full-time year (in-district). Central New Mexico Community College ($2,060) and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus ($2,256) follow.

Are There Evening HVAC Classes in New Mexico?

Yes. 1 HVAC program in New Mexico publishes evening classes, including Santa Fe Community College.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in New Mexico?

Central New Mexico Community College and New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 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 New Mexico and your city.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 4 New Mexico schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
  4. U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.