HVAC programs in Illinois

0 registered apprenticeships and 30 trade schools. Apprenticeships are listed first because they pay you while you train. That order never changes, and nobody can buy a place in it.

What the job pays in Illinois

$77,410median, per year

This is what heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn across Illinois, half above and half below. It is an experienced-worker figure, not a starting wage. Nationally the median is $61,010.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, SOC 49-9021 · survey 2025-05 · retrieved 2026-08-26

Trade schools · 30

You pay for these, and most students are not earning while they study.

Southwestern Illinois College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Belleville, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$10,427

After grant aid

Median debt

$6,908

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

36%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Chicago, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$9,494

After grant aid

Median debt

$6,180

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

31%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Danville Area Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Danville, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$4,777

After grant aid

Median debt

$7,218

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

45%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

College of DuPage

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Glen Ellyn, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$7,401

After grant aid

Median debt

$10,410

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

25%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Elgin Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Elgin, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$6,026

After grant aid

Median debt

$7,390

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

41%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Illinois Central College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

East Peoria, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$12,961

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,900

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

49%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Olney, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$10,092

After grant aid

Median debt

$6,500

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

63%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Illinois Valley Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Oglesby, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$2,232

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,233

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

42%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

John A Logan College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Carterville, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$5,541

After grant aid

Completion

46%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

John Wood Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Quincy, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$7,050

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,029

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

49%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Joliet Junior College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Joliet, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$1,672

After grant aid

Median debt

$9,711

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

21%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Kankakee Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Kankakee, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$4,665

After grant aid

Median debt

$9,969

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

32%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Kaskaskia College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Centralia, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$6,477

After grant aid

Median debt

$3,750

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

49%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

College of Lake County

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Grayslake, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$7,607

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,735

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

37%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Lake Land College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Mattoon, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$2,254

After grant aid

Median debt

$6,188

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

58%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Lincoln Land Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Springfield, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$4,299

After grant aid

Median debt

$11,011

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

48%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Moraine Valley Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Palos Hills, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$2,829

After grant aid

Median debt

$9,500

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

40%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Morton College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Cicero, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$5,191

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,000

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

31%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Oakton College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Des Plaines, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$5,183

After grant aid

Median debt

$5,250

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

37%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Parkland College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Champaign, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$8,048

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,548

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

32%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Prairie State College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Chicago Heights, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$4,738

After grant aid

Median debt

$11,000

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

21%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Richland Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Decatur, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$3,741

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,256

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

60%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Sauk Valley Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Dixon, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$8,493

After grant aid

Median debt

$8,250

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

49%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Shawnee Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Ullin, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$4,162

After grant aid

Completion

60%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Triton College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

River Grove, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$4,138

After grant aid

Median debt

$9,413

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

29%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Waubonsee Community College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Sugar Grove, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$11,442

After grant aid

Median debt

$7,000

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

39%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

William Rainey Harper College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Palatine, IL · Public

Net price / yr

$11,607

After grant aid

Median debt

$10,184

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

48%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Willowbrook, IL · Private for-profit

Net price / yr

$22,126

After grant aid

Median debt

$9,500

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

80%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

HVAC Technical Institute

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Chicago, IL · Private for-profit

Net price / yr

$20,403

After grant aid

Median debt

$6,851

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

86%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

Trade school

Rockford, IL · Private for-profit

Net price / yr

$21,601

After grant aid

Median debt

$14,302

Completers, institution-wide

Completion

66%

Institution-wide

Enrols year-round

School website Full detailUS Dept. of Education College Scorecard

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Applying for an hvac apprenticeship

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