Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration

Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning WTCS

Concern for the environment and the need to reduce overall energy consumption has prompted the development of new energy-saving heating and air conditioning systems. This emphasis on better energy management is expected to lead to the replacement of older HVAC/R systems and the installation of newer, more efficient models in existing homes and buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to increase 28 percent during the next decade.

Program Name: 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Program Number: 
32-601-1
Type of Degree/Diploma: 
Technical Diploma
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  • Program transfers from this college to other institutions.* Click icon for college transfer info.
  • Program can be completed entirely online at this college.
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Employment Snapshot

Median Salary Six Months After Graduation: 
$45,756
Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree: 

HVAC Technician
Technician

Delivery: 
Hybrid - This program has courses that can be completed online and some that must be completed in a traditional classroom setting.