Warwick, Rhode IslandPrivate Nonprofit, 4-Year

New England Institute of Technology HVAC Program

An associate degree, $37,275 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does New England Institute of Technology Offer HVAC Students?

New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, Rhode Island offers an associate degree in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology, AS program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $37,275 for a full-time year (all students). The school awarded 13 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening and weekend classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at New England Institute of Technology

Schedule. Day technical classes meet at least three hours a day up to five days a week, starting early morning (7:45 a.m.), late morning or mid-afternoon; evening technical classes meet about three nights a week starting at 5:45 p.m. Liberal arts courses are offered days, evenings and Saturdays.

Testing. The curriculum includes a Refrigeration Technician Certification course, and the heating curriculum aims to qualify students for the Rhode Island Oil Burner Journeyperson Technician's license. Under Rhode Island law, associate graduates who complete three years as a registered apprentice may sit for a journeyperson license exam.

New England Institute of Technology HVAC Tuition: $37,275 a Year

Tuition and fees
$37,275
all students, 2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,004
2024–25 estimate
HVAC associate degrees
13
2024–25
Graduation rate
60%
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.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at New England Institute of Technology

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology ASAssociate96-100 quarter credit hours, six quarters (as few as 18 months)

As listed on New England Institute of Technology's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What New England Institute of Technology Teaches

The six-quarter associate degree combines refrigeration and air conditioning with steam, hot-water, gas and oil heating, and lets students finish with an oil heating, renewable energy or engineering internship option.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics, gas heating, oil heating, steam heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermalsolar/geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: Post Road Campus

  • Post Road Campus2500 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on New England Institute of Technology's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Providence

HVAC technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area earn a median $67,380 a year. Across Rhode Island, the median HVAC technician wage is $67,370 a year, from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $104,080 at the 90th, with 1,450 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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New England Institute of Technology HVAC FAQ

Does New England Institute of Technology Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. New England Institute of Technology offers an associate degree in HVAC at Post Road 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 New England Institute of Technology?

New England Institute of Technology's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $37,275 for a full-time year (all students), with books and supplies estimated at $2,004. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at New England Institute of Technology?

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology AS: 96-100 quarter credit hours, six quarters (as few as 18 months).

Does New England Institute of Technology Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Day technical classes meet at least three hours a day up to five days a week, starting early morning (7:45 a.m.), late morning or mid-afternoon; evening technical classes meet about three nights a week starting at 5:45 p.m. Liberal arts courses are offered days, evenings and Saturdays.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at New England Institute of Technology?

EPA 608.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Rhode Island?

The median HVAC technician wage in Rhode Island is $67,370 a year, and the middle half earn between $48,760 and $81,610 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. neit.edu: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology, AS program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 217305
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements