Where Can You Study HVAC in Oregon?
- Portland Community College (Portland) offers Facilities Maintenance AAS and Facilities Maintenance Technology Less than One-Year Certificate.
- Lane Community College (Eugene) offers HVAC Technicians & Installers registered apprenticeship and Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship, 1-yr Certificate (HVAC trade area).
- Tuition and fees run from $5,220 to $6,202 a year (2024–25).
- 1 of 2 Oregon programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Oregon HVAC technicians earn a median $62,940 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Compare HVAC Programs in Oregon
| School | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community CollegePortland | $5,220 | 49 | 18% |
| Lane Community CollegeEugene | $6,202 | 2 | 20% |
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 Oregon, School by School
Portland Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,220 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 49 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Lane Community College
Offers an associate degree, a certificate and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,202 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 2 conferred 2024–25
Covers Electrical · Controls · Ductwork
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
HVAC Technician Salary in Oregon: The Portland Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro | $65,260 | $98,810 | 2,580 |
| Salem | $65,050 | $91,330 | 350 |
| Corvallis | $63,720 | $80,040 | 40 |
| Bend | $61,150 | $89,980 | 340 |
| Eugene–Springfield | $60,050 | $82,590 | 370 |
| Medford | $59,750 | $84,460 | 200 |
| Albany | $58,890 | $84,600 | 130 |
| Grants Pass | $48,190 | $78,020 | 80 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Oregon (3,980 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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HVAC Schools in Oregon: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Oregon?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the Oregon schools on this page run from $5,220 to $6,202 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Oregon?
BLS estimates a median of $62,940 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Oregon (May 2025), across 3,980 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,990 and the top 10% more than $94,520.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Oregon?
2 schools have a current HVAC program in Oregon, each checked against the school's own program page, and 2 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 1 Oregon school that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Oregon?
Portland Community College 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 Oregon and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 2 Oregon schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.