Scranton, PennsylvaniaPrivate Nonprofit, 2-Year

Johnson College HVAC Program

2 associate degrees, $21,225 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Johnson College Offer HVAC Students?

Johnson College in Scranton, Pennsylvania offers 2 associate degrees in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $21,225 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 27 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Johnson College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (AAS)Associate63 credits
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology with Plumbing (AAS)Associate73 credits

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

Johnson College HVAC Tuition: $21,225 a Year

Tuition and fees
$21,225
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,500
2024–25 estimate
HVAC associate degrees
27
2024–25
Graduation rate
55%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
678
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 Johnson College Teaches

Students can add residential and light commercial plumbing (DWV systems, fixtures, plumbing codes) to the HVAC degree in a separate 73-credit HVAC with Plumbing AAS.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automationmotors and controls
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metalductless systems
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Johnson College

Schedule. Both degrees list fall and spring start sequences in the 2026-27 catalog.

Testing. The curriculum includes an EPA Section 608 Certification course and an OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification course.

Where You'll Train: Scranton Campus

  • Scranton campus3427 N. Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Scranton

HVAC technicians in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area earn a median $61,750 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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Johnson College HVAC FAQ

Does Johnson College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Johnson College offers 2 associate degrees in HVAC at Scranton 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 Johnson College?

Johnson College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $21,225 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $1,500. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Johnson College?

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (AAS): 63 credits. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology with Plumbing (AAS): 73 credits.

Does Johnson College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Both degrees list fall and spring start sequences in the 2026-27 catalog.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Johnson College?

The curriculum includes an EPA Section 608 Certification course and an OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification course.

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. johnson.edu: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 213233
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements