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Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, Arizona · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 1,346 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical Lineman

Avg net price / yr
$27,025
cheaper than 4% of comparable schools
Completion rate
64.8%
Median debt at completion
$8,233
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$52,953
earns ~$1,959.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Refrigeration School Inc is a private for-profit institution in Phoenix, AZ that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in HVAC, electrical, and metalworking trades. The school reports a median student debt of $8,233 at completion.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $27,025, which is higher than the median earnings for some entry-level programs two years after completion. About 64.8% of students complete their education, though 61.9% of the student body receives Pell Grants. Typical earnings for graduates vary by program, ranging from $34,196 to $39,784 two years after finishing.

Net price is 194% above the Arizona median ($9,197) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 38% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$39,784
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$38,000
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$34,196

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid like Pell Grants?
Yes, a reported 61.9% of students at Refrigeration School Inc receive Pell Grants.
What programs are available and what credentials do they award?
The school offers certificates in Electromechanical, Environmental Control, and HVAC technologies, plus an associate degree in Energy Systems. It also lists certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission, Precision Metal Working, and HVAC maintenance.
How much do graduates typically earn two years after finishing?
Reported median earnings two years after completion range from $34,196 for Electromechanical Technologies to $39,784 for Energy Systems Technologies.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 64.8%.
Is Refrigeration School Inc a public or private school?
It is a private for-profit school.

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Central Arizona CollegeCoolidge$4,71413.3%$40,513
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Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher$9,19724%$38,018
GateWay Community CollegePhoenix$13,33928.6%$46,147
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 105659. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.