Denison, TexasPublic, 4-Year

Grayson College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 2 certificates, $3,052 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Grayson College Offer HVAC Students?

Grayson College in Denison, Texas offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,052 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 40 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Grayson College

AwardTypeLength
Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration TechnologyAssociate60 semester hours
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician CertificateCertificate36 semester hours
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician Apprentice CertificateCertificate28 semester hours

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

Grayson College HVAC Tuition: $3,052 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,052
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,352
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,180
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
39
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
1
2024–25
Graduation rate
40%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
4,324
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 Grayson College Teaches

The three awards stack, from a 28-hour apprentice certificate to a 36-hour technician certificate and the 60-hour AAS, with EPA 608 testing available on site.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metalventilation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Grayson College

Schedule. Several HART courses (gas and electric heating, commercial refrigeration, troubleshooting, system design and residential air conditioning) rotate, with two offered every third semester. Dual credit is available to high school students.

Testing. EPA 608 certification testing is available, and the program page lists NATE and HVAC Excellence as nationally recognized certifications students have the opportunity to earn.

2 Campuses Teach HVAC at Grayson College

  • Main Campus (Career and Technical Center)
  • South Campus1455 West Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, TX 75495

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

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HVAC technicians in the Sherman-Denison, TX metro area earn a median $56,330 a year. Across Texas, the median HVAC technician wage is $57,760 a year, from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $81,860 at the 90th, with 34,730 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Grayson College HVAC FAQ

Does Grayson College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Grayson College offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC at Main Campus (Career and Technical Center), South 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 Grayson College?

Grayson College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,052 for a full-time year (in-district) and $6,352 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,180. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Grayson College?

Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology: 60 semester hours. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician Certificate: 36 semester hours. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician Apprentice Certificate: 28 semester hours.

Does Grayson College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Several HART courses (gas and electric heating, commercial refrigeration, troubleshooting, system design and residential air conditioning) rotate, with two offered every third semester. Dual credit is available to high school students.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Grayson College?

EPA 608 certification testing is available, and the program page lists NATE and HVAC Excellence as nationally recognized certifications students have the opportunity to earn.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Texas?

The median HVAC technician wage in Texas is $57,760 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,800 and $69,860 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. grayson.edu: Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 225070
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements