2023 Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration was ranked #195 in the country. In fact 19,594 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for HVACR students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Our analysis found Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public college with a small student population.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $8,450 in tuition and fees each year.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology also claimed a spot on our Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 18 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at HVCC are $10,764 a year. HVACR majors at HVCC take out an average of $12,115 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harrisburg Area Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
HACC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,818 in tuition and fees each year. On average, HVACR graduates from HACC take out $24,767 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, HACC also did well on our Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Triangle Tech - Greensburg helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Triangle Tech - Greensburg is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Greensburg.
Triangle Tech - Greensburg undergraduate students pay an average of $18,390 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, HVACR graduates from Triangle Tech - Greensburg carry an average student debtload of $14,033.
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Out of the 18 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Monroe Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Monroe Community College are $10,368 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, HVACR graduates from Monroe Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,481.
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Rosedale Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration programs. Located in the suburb of Pittsburgh, Rosedale Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Rosedale Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,663 in tuition and fees each year. On average, HVACR graduates from Rosedale Technical College take out $15,433 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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With a ranking of #7, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on this year’s best value schools for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students working on their associate degree. CCAC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
CCAC undergraduate students pay an average of $11,863 in tuition and fees each year.
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Mohawk Valley Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. MVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Utica.
MVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,798 in tuition and fees each year.
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Pittsburgh Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pittsburgh Technical College are $16,699 a year. HVACR majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out an average of $16,700 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration programs. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Penn College are $25,170 a year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $490.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Penn College also did well on our Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request InformationBest Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges by State
Explore the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 270 |
| New York | 142 |
| Delaware | 8 |
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Majors Related to HVACR
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to HVACR
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 56,539 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 8,717 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 7,770 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 1,932 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,267 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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