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HVAC program at San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
Lancaster, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (559) 734-9000 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)
- $26,444
- LengthIPEDS
- 40 credit hours, 10 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 44
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 313 graduates
- $40,368
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $55,594
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $138 a month over 10 years
- $13,000
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $48,148
- Typical pay for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installersBLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- $73,830
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About this program
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster awarded 44 HVAC credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its second largest career program of 3 we list. Its listed tuition of $26,444 compares with a California median wage of $72,560 for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (1 to under 2 years) | 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 44 | 40 credit hours, 10 months | $26,444 |
| Associate degree | 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 0 | 40 credit hours, 10 months | $26,444 |
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