Murfreesboro, TennesseePublic, 2-Year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro HVAC Program

2 diplomas and 2 certificates, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Offer HVAC Students?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology program. NCES lists the whole program at $5,844 in tuition and fees over 16 months. The school awarded 42 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Schedule. Day program Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (about 16 months), or night program Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. (about 22 months). The program is self-paced.

Testing. The program lists EPA 608 Universal, OSHA 10 General Industry, and Ready-to-Work certificates in brazing and soldering, low GWP refrigerant safety, recovery and evacuation, gas heat, air conditioning, heat pump and electrical.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro HVAC Program Cost: $5,844

Whole program
$5,844
1,728 clock hours, 16 months
HVAC certificates awarded
42
2024–25
Students enrolled
928
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.

2 HVAC Certificates at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

AwardTypeLength
HVAC Mechanic AssistantCertificate432 clock hours
Domestic Unit RepairCertificate864 clock hours
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning TechnicianDiploma1,296 clock hours
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration TechnicianDiploma1,728 clock hours

As listed on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Teaches

A Monday-through-Thursday night section lets working students finish the full diploma in about 22 months.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: Murfreesboro Campus (Main)

  • Murfreesboro Campus (Main)1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro's own site.

Visit tcatmurfreesboro.edu

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HVAC technicians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area earn a median $60,270 a year. Across Tennessee, the median HVAC technician wage is $55,490 a year, from $38,540 at the 10th percentile to $81,590 at the 90th, with 9,740 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro HVAC FAQ

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC at Murfreesboro Campus (Main). Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does the HVAC Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Cost?

NCES College Navigator lists $5,844 in tuition and fees and $1,188 in books and supplies for the whole 16-month program.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro?

HVAC Mechanic Assistant: 432 clock hours. Domestic Unit Repair: 864 clock hours. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician: 1,296 clock hours.

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Day program Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (about 16 months), or night program Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. (about 22 months). The program is self-paced.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro?

The program lists EPA 608 Universal, OSHA 10 General Industry, and Ready-to-Work certificates in brazing and soldering, low GWP refrigerant safety, recovery and evacuation, gas heat, air conditioning, heat pump and electrical.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Tennessee?

The median HVAC technician wage in Tennessee is $55,490 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,990 and $65,590 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. tcatmurfreesboro.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 221102
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements