4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 91 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,887
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $48,551
HVAC Schools in Washington
10 schools in Washington reported HVAC graduates for 2023-24, 357 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.
1415 East 72nd Street, Tacoma, WA · Private for-profit, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 66 HVAC
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $21,500 9 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $40,234 undergraduate certificate
500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 54 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,442
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $48,220
204 E. Nora Ave, Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 45 HVAC
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $11,500 9 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $54,720 undergraduate certificate
2011 W Washington Ave., Yakima, WA · Private nonprofit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 35 HVAC
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $45,556 24 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $58,367 undergraduate certificate
1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 31 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,874
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $56,009
3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 10 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,223
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $53,063
1810 North Greene Street, Spokane, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 10 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,625
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $46,919
3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 8 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,015
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $56,634
1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 7 HVAC
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,475
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,574
HVAC Schools by city
Licensing in Washington
Requirements are set by Washington (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for HVAC technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for Washington. General path: HVAC Schools overview.
BLS puts the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in Washington at $75,660 (middle 80% from $48,810 to $120,360), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Questions, answered from the data
How many hvac schools are there in Washington?
10 schools in Washington reported HVAC graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 357 awards in all (264 undergraduate certificates, 93 associate degrees).
How long is HVAC school?
Among the 3 HVAC programs in Washington that reported a length to IPEDS for 2023-24, the median took 9 months to finish. Community college associate degrees usually take two years full time.
How much does HVAC school cost in Washington?
At schools that price by program, the median published tuition and fees for a whole HVAC program was $21,500 in 2023-24 (3 programs reporting, from $11,500 to $45,556). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.
How much does a HVAC technician make in Washington?
The BLS median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in Washington was $75,660 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $48,810 and the top 10% over $120,360.
What do HVAC graduates earn right after school?
Across 3 schools in Washington with College Scorecard data, the median of their graduates' median earnings one year after a certificate was $54,720. Scorecard reports this for the broader program family and only for federally aided graduates.
All trade schools in Washington
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.