Tyler, TexasPublic, 4-Year

Tyler Junior College HVAC Program

2 associate degrees, 4 certificates and 2 other awards, $2,400 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

What Does Tyler Junior College Offer HVAC Students?

Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas offers 2 associate degrees, 4 certificates and 2 other awards in HVAC through its Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,400 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 158 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Tyler Junior College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, AASAssociate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Ammonia Technology, AASAssociate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Advanced Level, CERTCertificate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Ammonia Track, Advanced Level CERTCertificate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Ammonia Track, Entry Level CERTCertificate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: General Track, Entry Level CERTCertificate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: Basic Refrigeration and Energy Principles, OSAOther
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology: HVAC Installer, OSAOther

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

Tyler Junior College HVAC Tuition: $2,400 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,400
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$4,512
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,000
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
146
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
12
2024–25
Graduation rate
27%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
11,885
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.

What You'll Learn in Tyler Junior College's HVAC Program

Tyler Junior College offers an ammonia refrigeration track with its own AAS and certificates alongside the general HVAC track.

  • Refrigeration systemsammonia refrigeration
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning

Where You'll Train: Energy Center

  • Energy Center

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Tyler

HVAC technicians in the Tyler, TX metro area earn a median $49,300 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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Tyler Junior College HVAC FAQ

Does Tyler Junior College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Tyler Junior College offers 2 associate degrees, 4 certificates and 2 other awards in HVAC at Energy Center. Training covers refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Tyler Junior College?

Tyler Junior College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,400 for a full-time year (in-district) and $4,512 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,000. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

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. tjc.edu: Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 229355
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025