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HVAC Technician schools in Wisconsin
School teaches the basics. Wisconsin's journeyman license still takes 1,000 hours of supervised work, so most students look for a job or an apprenticeship while they study.1
Schools with HVAC technician programs
12 schools that graduated students in HVAC (CIP 47.02) in the latest year, most graduates first.2
| School | City | Credential | Type | Tuition | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire | Associate, Certificate | Public | $4,953 | 59 |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake | Certificate | Public | $5,044 | 56 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,360 | 35 |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,108 | 31 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee | Certificate | Public | $4,952 | 22 |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse | Associate, Certificate | Public | $4,953 | 20 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay | Certificate | Public | $5,137 | 17 |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids | Certificate | Public | $4,828 | 14 |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac | Associate, Certificate | Public | $4,932 | 11 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison | Associate, Certificate | Public | $5,103 | 8 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville | Associate, Certificate | Public | $4,361 | 6 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland | Certificate | Public | $4,953 | 5 |
Tuition is in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Graduates counts the latest year in these programs.
School first, then what?
Questions
How much does HVAC technician school cost in Wisconsin?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,953 a year in in-state tuition.2 These are school-wide figures; the HVAC technician program can cost more or less.
Which Wisconsin school trains the most HVAC technicians?
Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire had the most graduates in these programs in the latest year, then Northwood Technical College.2
Trade school or apprenticeship?
Apprentices are paid for their hours and their classes are usually included. School costs tuition, but you can start without being hired first. Wisconsin has 12 schools with a certificate and 7 with an associate degree.
More in Wisconsin
Sources
- Wisconsin HVAC technician license experience requirements (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, 2026-10-27)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)