Spokane, WashingtonPublic, 4-Year

Spokane Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree, $5,461 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Spokane Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Spokane Community College in Spokane, Washington offers an associate degree in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,461 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 23 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Spokane Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration A.A.S.Associate7 quarters (two years)

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

Spokane Community College HVAC Tuition: $5,461 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,461
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,612
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,134
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
8
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
15
2024–25
Graduation rate
33%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
6,813
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.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Spokane Community College

The lab has more than 120 pieces of operating equipment, all installed and maintained by students.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automationdigital controls
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Spokane Community College

Schedule. Students must apply and be accepted before taking program courses. An optional internship is available in the sixth and seventh quarters.

Testing. Students can test for the Spokane Gas Heating Mechanic 1 license and EPA 608 Universal refrigerant certification, and register for a Washington L&I electrical trainee license.

Where You'll Train: Spokane Community College

  • Spokane Community College

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

Visit scc.spokane.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Spokane

HVAC technicians in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area earn a median $62,840 a year. Across Washington, the median HVAC technician wage is $75,660 a year, from $48,810 at the 10th percentile to $120,360 at the 90th, with 7,370 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Spokane Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Spokane Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Spokane Community College offers an associate degree in HVAC at Spokane Community College. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Spokane Community College?

Spokane Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,461 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,612 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,134. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Spokane Community College?

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration A.A.S.: 7 quarters (two years).

Does Spokane Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Students must apply and be accepted before taking program courses. An optional internship is available in the sixth and seventh quarters.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Spokane Community College?

Students can test for the Spokane Gas Heating Mechanic 1 license and EPA 608 Universal refrigerant certification, and register for a Washington L&I electrical trainee license.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Washington?

The median HVAC technician wage in Washington is $75,660 a year, and the middle half earn between $60,170 and $93,970 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. scc.spokane.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 236692
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements