Lancaster, PennsylvaniaPublic, 2-Year

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology HVAC Program

An associate degree, $9,050 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Offer HVAC Students?

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, Pennsylvania offers an associate degree in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $9,050 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 48 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Evening HVAC Classes at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Schedule. The program runs as a two-year, four-semester model schedule; the faculty list includes an evening HVAC instructor.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology HVAC Tuition: $9,050 a Year

Tuition and fees
$9,050
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,000
2024–25 estimate
HVAC associate degrees
48
2024–25
Graduation rate
71%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
1,470
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.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration associate degreeAssociate74 credits (2 years)

As listed on Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Teaches

The lab includes ground source heat pumps, oil- and gas-fired furnaces and boilers, ice machines, walk-in boxes, rooftop equipment and chiller systems, and students do service and installation on live projects on and off campus.

  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermalground source heat pumps
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metalventilation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: Lancaster Campus, South Building, Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center

  • Lancaster campus, South Building, Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Lancaster

HVAC technicians in the Lancaster, PA metro area earn a median $60,530 a year. Across Pennsylvania, the median HVAC technician wage is $62,400 a year, from $45,970 at the 10th percentile to $89,440 at the 90th, with 15,880 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology HVAC FAQ

Does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers an associate degree in HVAC at Lancaster campus, South Building, Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $9,050 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $2,000. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration associate degree: 74 credits (2 years).

Does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program runs as a two-year, four-semester model schedule; the faculty list includes an evening HVAC instructor.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Pennsylvania?

The median HVAC technician wage in Pennsylvania is $62,400 a year, and the middle half earn between $50,840 and $74,620 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. stevenscollege.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 216296
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025