HVAC schools in Illinois

37 schools in Illinois report HVAC and refrigeration maintenance programs in the data sources on our methodology page, offering 67 programs across 32 cities, most of them in Chicago, East Peoria, Belleville. By school type: 28 public, 4 private for-profit.

HVAC program types in Illinois

• 30 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 19 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 17 Associate's degree
• 1 Certificate, less than 12 weeks

Award levels follow the U.S. Department of Education's categories. Many schools offer more than one.

How much does HVAC school cost in Illinois?

3 programs in Illinois publish a program-level price in our data, ranging from $6,640 to $15,000 (median $14,685). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 27 public schools where federal data gives a school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $5,990 to $13,835 per academic year (median $9,642). That covers all programs at the school, not only HVAC.

Prices come from federal and state data for the year shown on each school page. They change, and tools, books and certification exams can cost extra. See our HVAC school cost guide for how we calculate this.

HVAC licensing and certification in Illinois

Federal law requires EPA Section 608 certification for technicians who work on refrigerant circuits (EPA 608 guide). Some states and local governments also require HVAC licenses. We have not yet verified Illinois's rules against official sources: check your state licensing agency or CareerOneStop's license finder. See also how to become an HVAC technician.

HVAC schools by city in Illinois

• HVAC schools in Chicago (5)
• HVAC schools in East Peoria (2)

All 37 HVAC schools in Illinois

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Illinois

General career data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Federal certification rule: 40 CFR 82.161. Browse all states.