Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

CIP 15.0501 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

152

186 total including inactive

States

Across 22 states

Graduates (2023)

5,642

Total completions

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 22 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Florida, California and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$77,390

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Job Growth

+1.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,094

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $14,746, and the work is primarily outdoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,480 (97.1%)

Female: 162 (2.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 2,565 (45.5%)

Associate: 3,077 (54.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.