North Dakota HVAC Schools · 2026

HVAC Schools in North Dakota

3 North Dakota schools awarded 42 HVAC credentials in 2022–23. Compare the 3 verified HVAC programs in North Dakota by credential, campus and cost.

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Where Can You Study HVAC in North Dakota?

  • North Dakota State College of Science (Wahpeton) offers Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS and Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Certificate.
  • Bismarck State College (Bismarck) offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning AAS and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Program Certificate.
  • Turtle Mountain Community College (Belcourt) offers HVAC/Plumbing Technology Certificate.
  • Tuition and fees run from $2,794 to $5,974 a year (2024–25).
  • 2 of 3 North Dakota programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • North Dakota HVAC technicians earn a median $74,490 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Compare HVAC Programs in North Dakota

SchoolTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton$5,9742055%
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck$5,2471747%
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeBelcourt$2,794243%

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 Schools in North Dakota, School by School

WahpetonPublic, 2-year

North Dakota State College of Science

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in ND
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$5,974
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
20
conferred 2024–25

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

BismarckPublic, 4-year

Bismarck State College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,247
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
17
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial

BelcourtPrivate nonprofit, 4-year

Turtle Mountain Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in ND
Tuition / year
$2,794
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
2
conferred 2024–25

Covers Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

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

What HVAC School Costs in North Dakota: $2,794 to $5,974 a Year

Among the 3 North Dakota HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $2,794 at Turtle Mountain Community College to $5,974 at North Dakota State College of Science.

SchoolCityTuition and fees, 2024–25
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeBelcourt$2,794 (all students)
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck$5,247 (in-state)
North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton$5,974 (in-state)

The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.

HVAC Technician Salary in North Dakota: The Fargo Area Pays the Most

Metro areaMedian payTop 10% earn more thanHVAC jobs
Fargo$75,920$95,950370
Grand Forks$75,470$95,700130
Bismarck$64,770$98,020200
Minot$63,950$92,72060

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in North Dakota (970 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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HVAC Schools in North Dakota: FAQ

How Much Does HVAC School Cost in North Dakota?

Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the North Dakota schools on this page run from $2,794 to $5,974 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in North Dakota?

BLS estimates a median of $74,490 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in North Dakota (May 2025), across 970 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,610 and the top 10% more than $94,060.

How Many HVAC Schools Are in North Dakota?

3 schools have a current HVAC program in North Dakota, each checked against the school's own program page, and 2 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 3 North Dakota schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.

What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in North Dakota?

Turtle Mountain Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among North Dakota HVAC schools with federal figures: $2,794 for a full-time year (all students). Bismarck State College ($5,247) and North Dakota State College of Science ($5,974) follow.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in North Dakota?

Bismarck State College and North Dakota State College of Science 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 North Dakota and your city.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 3 North Dakota 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.