HVAC · MI

HVAC Schools in Michigan

16 schools in Michigan reported HVAC graduates for 2023-24, 466 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.

Universal Technical Institute-Canton

2955 S Haggerty, Canton, MI · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 194
A&P 270
IMT 208
WELD 83

Grads 2023-24: 194 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $18,081
Median pay 1 yr out: $40,744 undergraduate certificate

Washtenaw Community College

4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 43
WELD 97
AUTO 47
PLMB 31
CNST 22
BODY 14
CNC 9

Grads 2023-24: 43 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,736
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,076

Mid Michigan College

1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 36
WELD 21
AUTO 10

Grads 2023-24: 36 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,236
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,584

Dorsey College-Wayne

35005 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 32

Grads 2023-24: 32 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 1 yr out: $36,874 undergraduate certificate

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 30
WELD 45
AUTO 41
ELEC 28
IMT 17
CNST 15
CNC 12

Grads 2023-24: 30 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,270
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,741

Wayne County Community College District

801 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 23
CDL 234
AUTO 75
CNST 56
CNC 9
WELD 3
BODY 2

Grads 2023-24: 23 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,112
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $34,732

Dorsey College-Roseville

31450 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 23

Grads 2023-24: 23 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 1 yr out: $36,874 undergraduate certificate

Dorsey College-Woodhaven

19810 West Road, Woodhaven, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 21

Grads 2023-24: 21 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 1 yr out: $36,874 undergraduate certificate

Kirtland Community College

4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 15
WELD 18
AUTO 16
DSL 11

Grads 2023-24: 15 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,370
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,672

Lansing Community College

610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 14
A&P 63
ELEC 36
WELD 32
AUTO 23
LINE 18
CNC 15
CARP 7
DSL 7
IMT 2

Grads 2023-24: 14 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,100
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,318

Delta College

1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 13
WELD 97
ELEC 19
AUTO 9
DSL 3
IMT 2

Grads 2023-24: 13 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,910
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,641

Dorsey College-Saginaw

4390 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 12

Grads 2023-24: 12 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $17,640
Median pay 1 yr out: $36,874 undergraduate certificate

Oakland Community College

2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI · Public, 2-year

HVAC 3
WELD 14
BODY 13
CNC 8
AUTO 7

Grads 2023-24: 3 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,220
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,666

Northern Michigan University

1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI · Public, 4-year

HVAC 3
LINE 35
WELD 30
AUTO 9
CNST 7
IMT 2
CNC 2

Grads 2023-24: 3 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $15,012
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $51,936

Abcott Institute

16250 Northland Drive, Suite 205, Southfield, MI · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 3

Grads 2023-24: 3 HVAC
Largest program 2025-26: $29,900
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $31,755

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI · Public, 4-year

HVAC 1
CARP 6
WELD 6
AUTO 4
ELEC 4

Grads 2023-24: 1 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,073
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,186

HVAC Schools by city

Licensing in Michigan

Requirements are set by Michigan (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for HVAC technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for Michigan. General path: HVAC Schools overview.

BLS puts the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in Michigan at $60,850 (middle 80% from $40,210 to $95,290), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Questions, answered from the data

How many hvac schools are there in Michigan?

16 schools in Michigan reported HVAC graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 466 awards in all (406 undergraduate certificates, 60 associate degrees).

How much does HVAC school cost in Michigan?

At schools that price by program, public two-year colleges teaching it charge a median $4,185 a year in-state (2025-26). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.

How much does a HVAC technician make in Michigan?

The BLS median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in Michigan was $60,850 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $40,210 and the top 10% over $95,290.

What do HVAC graduates earn right after school?

Across 5 schools in Michigan with College Scorecard data, the median of their graduates' median earnings one year after a certificate was $36,874. Scorecard reports this for the broader program family and only for federally aided graduates.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.