Fort Worth, TexasPublic, 2-Year

Tarrant County College District HVAC Program

2 associate degrees and 4 certificates, $1,863 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

What Does Tarrant County College District Offer HVAC Students?

Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas offers 2 associate degrees and 4 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $1,863 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 94 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Tarrant County College District

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Commercial HVAC/R Technician AASAssociate60 semester credit hours
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Residential HVAC/R Technician AASAssociate60 semester credit hours
HVAC/R Commercial Technician Level 2 CertificateCertificate51 semester credit hours
HVAC Residential Technician I Level 1 CertificateCertificate23 semester credit hours
HVAC Residential Technician II Level 1 CertificateCertificate20 semester credit hours
HVAC Installer Occupational Skills AwardCertificate11 semester credit hours

As listed on Tarrant County College District's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

Tarrant County College District HVAC Tuition: $1,863 a Year

Tuition and fees
$1,863
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,370
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,350
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
65
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
29
2024–25
Graduation rate
34%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
43,928
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.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Tarrant County College District Teaches

Students choose a commercial or residential AAS track at South Campus, and the full 60-credit AAS is listed at $4,440 in tuition and fees for in-county students in 2026-2027.

  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: South Campus

  • South Campus5301 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, TX

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

Visit tccd.edu

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HVAC technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area earn a median $59,560 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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Tarrant County College District HVAC FAQ

Does Tarrant County College District Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Tarrant County College District offers 2 associate degrees and 4 certificates in HVAC at South Campus. Training covers refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, commercial and industrial systems.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Tarrant County College District?

Tarrant County College District's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $1,863 for a full-time year (in-district) and $8,370 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,350. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Tarrant County College District?

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Commercial HVAC/R Technician AAS: 60 semester credit hours. Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Residential HVAC/R Technician AAS: 60 semester credit hours. HVAC/R Commercial Technician Level 2 Certificate: 51 semester credit hours.

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. tccd.edu: Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 228547
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025