Lima, OhioPrivate Nonprofit, 4-Year

University of Northwestern Ohio HVAC Program

An associate degree and a diploma, $13,875 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does University of Northwestern Ohio Offer HVAC Students?

University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC through its HVAC/R Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $13,875 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 10 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at University of Northwestern Ohio

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology AASAssociate88 credit hours; 18 months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician DiplomaDiploma61 credit hours; 14 months

As listed on University of Northwestern Ohio's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

University of Northwestern Ohio HVAC Tuition: $13,875 a Year

Tuition and fees
$13,875
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,350
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
3
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
7
2024–25
Graduation rate
54%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort

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 University of Northwestern Ohio Teaches

The HVAC/R program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education and holds HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation, and students install residential heating and cooling systems with the local Habitat for Humanity.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermalsolar/geothermal
  • Controls and building automationtemperature controls
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Certification Testing at University of Northwestern Ohio

Testing. Students can earn EPA Section 608 and 609 refrigerant handling certifications and take the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute industry competency exams.

Where You'll Train: Lima Campus

  • Lima Campus1441 N. Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on University of Northwestern Ohio's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Lima

HVAC technicians in the Lima, OH metro area earn a median $60,950 a year. Across Ohio, the median HVAC technician wage is $62,510 a year, from $38,630 at the 10th percentile to $98,310 at the 90th, with 14,150 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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University of Northwestern Ohio HVAC FAQ

Does University of Northwestern Ohio Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. University of Northwestern Ohio offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC at Lima Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at University of Northwestern Ohio?

University of Northwestern Ohio's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $13,875 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,350. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at University of Northwestern Ohio?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology AAS: 88 credit hours; 18 months. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician Diploma: 61 credit hours; 14 months.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at University of Northwestern Ohio?

Students can earn EPA Section 608 and 609 refrigerant handling certifications and take the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute industry competency exams.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Ohio?

The median HVAC technician wage in Ohio is $62,510 a year, and the middle half earn between $48,410 and $78,190 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. unoh.edu: HVAC/R Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 204486
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements