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HVAC program at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public 2-year · (715) 833-6200 · School website
On Wisconsin's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Higher Learning Commission
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Not reported
- LengthIPEDS
- Not reported
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 70
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 23 graduates
- $42,963
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $65,275
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $58 a month over 10 years
- $5,500
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $48,148
- Typical pay for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installersBLS OEWS May 2025, Eau Claire, WI
- $61,280
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Eau Claire, WI, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 12 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 3 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 40 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Associate degree | 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 15 | Not reported | Not reported |
On the WIOA list (Wisconsin)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air ConditioningCertificate · In person · CIP 15.0501 | $1,537 | 16 weeks, 16 hours a week | 100% | 100% | $11,156 | 15 |
| Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC)Associates of Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology · In person · CIP 15.0501 | $12,107+ $1,996 books | 64 weeks, 29 hours a week | 97.9% | 86.4% | $10,897 | 48 |
| Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Tech.Technical Diploma · In person · CIP 47.0201 | $5,523+ $1,693 books | 32 weeks, 30 hours a week | 78.7% | 83.3% | $8,900 | 202 |
| Gas Heating & AirflowCertificate · In person · CIP 15.0501 | $1,537 | 16 weeks, 16 hours a week | 100% | 90.9% | $11,964 | 12 |
| Oil, Electric & Hydronic HeatingCertificate · In person · CIP 15.0501 | $1,352 | 16 weeks, 14 hours a week | 100% | 100% | $11,158 | 12 |
| Renewable EnergyLess than One Year Technical Diploma · In person · CIP 15.0501 | $2,800 | 16 weeks, 27 hours a week | 72.7% | 69.2% | $11,998 | 11 |
| RefrigerationCertificate · In person · CIP 15.0501 | $1,537 | 16 weeks, 16 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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