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HVAC Schools in Michigan
18 schools in Michigan offer HVAC-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 63 registered apprenticeship programs in Michigan train HVAC apprentices — see apprenticeships.
Occupation pay is what working HVAC professionals in Michigan earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.
HVAC licensing in Michigan: State license required
Michigan licenses HVAC contracting at the state level: LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes issues the Mechanical Contractor License under the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act, with separate classifications for HVAC equipment, hydronics, refrigeration, and heating/AC service. Each classification requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and its own PSI exam (70% to pass). Technicians employed by a licensed mechanical contractor do not need an individual state license, and apprenticeship time counts toward the experience requirement.
Official source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Mechanical Division · Exam: Must pass a PSI-administered examination for each work classification sought (70% passing). · Typical requirement: Minimum 3 years of experience in each work classification applied for. Licensed mechanical contractors may perform installations, alterations, and servicing and pull permits; employees work under the contractor's license without individual state licenses.
Official license records related to HVAC in Michigan
From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:
- Mechanical Contractor — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
- Motor Vehicle Specialty Mechanic — Michigan Secretary of State
- Mechanic, Master — Michigan Secretary of State
- Inspector, Mechanical — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.
Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | public | $660 | 22.4% | $34,795 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | public | $3,249 | 31.1% | $39,449 |
| Delta College | University Center | public | $4,547 | 23.8% | $37,781 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | public | $4,858 | 15.2% | $38,329 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | public | $5,437 | 19.2% | $39,206 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | public | $5,777 | 31.6% | $37,395 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | public | $6,231 | 32% | $38,167 |
| Kirtland Community College | Grayling | public | $7,456 | 23% | $35,831 |
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison | public | $8,370 | 22.9% | $37,319 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | public | $8,621 | 23.8% | $38,377 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | public | $7,656 | 19.7% | $29,079 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton | Canton | private for-profit | $22,985 | 65.8% | $62,575 |
| Abcott Institute | Southfield | private for-profit | $27,679 | 39.9% | $33,151 |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights | private for-profit | $28,525 | 59.7% | $29,392 |
| Dorsey College-Roseville | Roseville | private for-profit | $29,232 | 39.4% | $29,392 |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven | Woodhaven | private for-profit | $30,698 | 49.3% | $29,392 |
| Dorsey College-Saginaw | Saginaw | private for-profit | $31,424 | 56.7% | $29,392 |
| Dorsey College-Wayne | Wayne | private for-profit | $31,930 | 36% | $29,392 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not HVAC graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
Common questions: HVAC school in Michigan
- How much do HVAC schools cost in Michigan?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 18 HVAC schools in Michigan is $8,013. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
- Do you need a license to work as a HVAC in Michigan?
- Michigan licenses HVAC contracting at the state level: LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes issues the Mechanical Contractor License under the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act, with separate classifications for HVAC equipment, hydronics, refrigeration, and heating/AC service. Each classification requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and its own PSI exam (70% to pass). Technicians employed by a licensed mechanical contractor do not need an individual state license, and apprenticeship time counts toward the experience requirement.
- Can you get paid to train as a HVAC in Michigan?
- Yes — Michigan has 63 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the HVAC apprenticeships page for the current list.
- What does a HVAC earn in Michigan?
- Working HVAC professionals in Michigan earn a median of $60,850 per year, ranging from about $40,210 to $95,290 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.
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