El Paso, TexasPublic, 2-Year

El Paso Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree, $4,080 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does El Paso Community College Offer HVAC Students?

El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas offers an associate degree in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,080 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 43 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at El Paso Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AASAssociate

As listed on El Paso Community College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

El Paso Community College HVAC Tuition: $4,080 a Year

Tuition and fees
$4,080
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,630
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,291
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
33
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
10
2024–25
Graduation rate
24%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
25,567
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 El Paso Community College Teaches

Training covers commercial ice machines, walk-in freezers and rooftop units along with residential split systems.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration, domestic refrigeration
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioningcommercial air conditioning
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial air conditioning, commercial refrigeration

Certification Testing at El Paso Community College

Testing. The program page lists EPA and R-410A certifications.

Where You'll Train: Advanced Technology Center

  • Advanced Technology Center

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around El Paso

HVAC technicians in the El Paso, TX metro area earn a median $47,270 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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El Paso Community College HVAC FAQ

Does El Paso Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. El Paso Community College offers an associate degree in HVAC at Advanced Technology Center. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, commercial and industrial systems.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at El Paso Community College?

El Paso Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $4,080 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,630 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,291. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at El Paso Community College?

EPA 608.

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. epcc.edu: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 224642
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements