HVAC programs in Iowa
14 HVAC programs at 11 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $44,188 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $43,365.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 15 | $47,873 | – | – |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 12 | $44,747 | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 21 | $43,629 | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 50 | $41,795 | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a HVAC school in Iowa
Federal rules require technicians who handle refrigerants to hold an EPA Section 608 certification. Many programs include the exam; ask whether it is included in tuition. State or local contractor licensing varies.
- Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- How much lab time on live equipment is there?
- Does the school place students in apprenticeships or ride-alongs?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying HVAC program in Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Hawkeye Community College leads at $47,873 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Iowa.