2023 Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Schools in California
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration School for You
With 5 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration is the #300 most popular major in California.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in California to see which ones offered the best value 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best California Schools for Affordable Quality in Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling
Our analysis found Brownson Technical School to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the city of Anaheim, Brownson Technical School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Our 2023 rankings named Institute for Business and Technology the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, Institute for Business and Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that HVACR majors at Institute for Business and Technology take out is $8,867.
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Our 2023 rankings named Capstone College the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the city of Pasadena, Capstone College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from Capstone College carry an average student debtload of $9,500.
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Our analysis found CET, San Jose to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the large city of San Jose, CET, San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that HVACR majors at CET, San Jose take out is $6,126. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $7, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our analysis found United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Huntington Park.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus carry an average student debtload of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our analysis found United Education Institute-Encino to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. United Education Institute-Encino is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Encino.
On average, HVACR graduates from United Education Institute-Encino take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named InterCoast Colleges - Fairfield the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, InterCoast Colleges - Fairfield is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, HVACR majors at InterCoast Colleges - Fairfield accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.
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Our 2023 rankings named Institute of Technology the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the large suburb of Clovis, Fresno Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
HVACR majors at Fresno Institute of Technology take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Our analysis found Mayfield College to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Mayfield College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cathedral City.
HVACR majors at Mayfield College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $47.
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Our analysis found United Education Institute-West Covina to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the suburb of West Covina, United Education Institute-West Covina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, HVACR majors at United Education Institute-West Covina accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the rural area of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that HVACR majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out is $15,493. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named InterCoast Colleges - West Covina the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the suburb of W. Covina, InterCoast Colleges - West Covina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
HVACR majors at InterCoast Colleges - West Covina take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Our 2023 rankings named CET, Coachella the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the large suburb of Coachella, CET, Coachella is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, HVACR majors at CET, Coachella accumulate an average of around $6,126 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $7, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our analysis found United Education Institute-Ontario to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the city of Ontario, United Education Institute-Ontario is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from United Education Institute-Ontario carry an average student debtload of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named Charles A Jones Career and Education Center the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a small public school located in the large city of Sacramento.
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Our 2023 rankings named InterCoast Colleges - Rancho Cordova the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. InterCoast Colleges - Rancho Cordova is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Rancho Cordova.
The average amount in student loans that HVACR majors at InterCoast Colleges - Rancho Cordova take out is $9,500.
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Our 2023 rankings named UEI College-Gardena the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the large city of Gardena, UEI College-Gardena is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, HVACR graduates from UEI College-Gardena take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Our 2023 rankings named United Education Institute-Chula Vista the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
HVACR majors at United Education Institute-Chula Vista take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our analysis found United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos carry an average student debtload of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named United Education Institute-Anaheim the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the large suburb of Anaheim, United Education Institute-Anaheim is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
HVACR majors at United Education Institute-Anaheim take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named National Career Education the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. National Career Education is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Citrus Heights.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from National Career Education carry an average student debtload of $8,867.
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Our analysis found DeHart Technical School to be the best value school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the large suburb of Modesto, DeHart Technical School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, HVACR majors at DeHart Technical School accumulate an average of around $8,950 in student debt.
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Our 2023 rankings named UEI College-Fresno the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. Located in the large city of Fresno, UEI College-Fresno is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from UEI College-Fresno carry an average student debtload of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $103, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Our 2023 rankings named UEI College-Riverside the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. UEI College-Riverside is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Riverside.
After completing their degree, HVACR graduates from UEI College-Riverside carry an average student debtload of $9,500.
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Our 2023 rankings named United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton the best value school in California for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration students. United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Stockton.
On average, HVACR graduates from United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling students in the state of California seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Schools in California award.
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Best Value Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
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| Washington | 86 |
| Oregon | 10 |
| Nevada | 26 |
| Hawaii | 12 |
| Alaska | 1 |
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Related Majors for HVACR
One of 7 majors within the area of study, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 28 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).
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