Springfield, OhioPublic, 4-Year

Clark State College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 3 certificates, $4,393 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Clark State College Offer HVAC Students?

Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC through its HVAC and Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,393 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 31 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Clark State College

AwardTypeLength
HVAC and Refrigeration - Associate of Technical StudiesAssociate61 semester credit hours
HVAC and Refrigeration - Departmental CertificateCertificate28 semester credit hours
HVAC EPA 608 - Short-Term Technical CertificateCertificate2 semester credit hours
HVAC-R Basic Electrical - Short-Term Technical CertificateCertificate4 semester credit hours

As listed on Clark State College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

Clark State College HVAC Tuition: $4,393 a Year

Tuition and fees
$4,393
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,049
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,800
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
31
2024–25
Graduation rate
22%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
5,077
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 Clark State College Teaches

The associate degree automatically awards three embedded HVAC certificates (departmental, EPA 608 and basic electrical) as students complete their requirements.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiringelectric heating
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics, gas heating, oil heating, electric heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Clark State College

Schedule. The published course sequence runs five semesters, including a summer term, for full-time students; part-time students typically need additional semesters.

Testing. The EPA Certifications course prepares students for the EPA Section 608 refrigerant exam, and the curriculum includes an OSHA 10-hour general safety course.

Where You'll Train: Leffel Lane Campus

  • Leffel Lane Campus570 E. Leffel Lane, Springfield, OH 45505

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

Visit clarkstate.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Springfield

HVAC technicians in the Springfield, OH metro area earn a median $62,670 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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Clark State College HVAC FAQ

Does Clark State College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Clark State College offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC at Leffel Lane 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 Clark State College?

Clark State College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $4,393 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,049 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,800. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Clark State College?

HVAC and Refrigeration - Associate of Technical Studies: 61 semester credit hours. HVAC and Refrigeration - Departmental Certificate: 28 semester credit hours. HVAC EPA 608 - Short-Term Technical Certificate: 2 semester credit hours.

Does Clark State College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The published course sequence runs five semesters, including a summer term, for full-time students; part-time students typically need additional semesters.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Clark State College?

The EPA Certifications course prepares students for the EPA Section 608 refrigerant exam, and the curriculum includes an OSHA 10-hour general safety course.

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. clarkstate.edu: HVAC and Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 201973
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements