How much do HVAC schools cost in Rhode Island?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 1 HVAC school in Rhode Island is $15,866. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a HVAC in Rhode Island?

Yes — Rhode Island has 133 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 Rhode Island?

Working HVAC professionals in Rhode Island earn a median of $67,370 per year, ranging from about $38,100 to $104,080 (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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HVAC Schools in Rhode Island

1 school in Rhode Island offers HVAC-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 133 registered apprenticeship programs in Rhode Island train HVAC apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in Rhode Island

Median net price / yr (Rhode Island)

$15,866

national: $9,747

Median earnings (Rhode Island)

$53,085

national: $37,234

Apprenticeship sponsors

133

earn while training

HVAC pay in Rhode Island (all workers)

$67,370

range $38,100–$104,080 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working HVAC professionals in Rhode Island 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.

Official license records related to HVAC in Rhode Island

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Refrigeration Mechanic — RI Department of Labor and Training~Professional Regulation
Oil Burnerperson — RI Department of Labor and Training~Professional Regulation
Massage Therapist — RI Department of Health~Health Professions Regulation
Plumber — RI Department of Labor and Training~Professional Regulation
Pipefitter — RI Department of Labor and Training~Professional Regulation
Cytotechnologist — RI Department of Health~Health Professions Regulation

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)
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island	Pawtucket	private for-profit	$15,866	77.1%	$53,085

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 Rhode Island

How much do HVAC schools cost in Rhode Island?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 1 HVAC school in Rhode Island is $15,866. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a HVAC in Rhode Island?: Yes — Rhode Island has 133 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 Rhode Island?: Working HVAC professionals in Rhode Island earn a median of $67,370 per year, ranging from about $38,100 to $104,080 (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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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.