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2027 Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Schools in Illinois

24 Colleges in the United States
1,515 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Degrees Awarded
$41,726 Avg Early-Career Salary

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students.

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Best Schools for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration

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Our analysis ranked Moraine Valley Community College the best school in the country for a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration. Set in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 109 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Moraine Valley Community College generally make around $43,844. Students borrow a median of $11,149 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Moraine Valley Community College

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of East Peoria. About 51 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Illinois Central College in the most recent year. Graduates of the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program make about $53,190 in their early career. Illinois Central College graduates carry a median of $12,222 in student loans. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Illinois Central College

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Palatine. About 55 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Harper College in the most recent year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Harper College earn around $44,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,963. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Harper College

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Students looking for a strong heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program will find one at College Of Lake County, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public university. There were roughly 250 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at College Of Lake County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program make about $50,314 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,785 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from College Of Lake County

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Southwestern Illinois College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public institution. Southwestern Illinois College awarded about 44 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration graduates of Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $44,345 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,388 to complete this degree. Read more about the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program at Southwestern Illinois College

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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College landed the #6 spot for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Set in the city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a large public institution. About 28 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Oakton Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Oakton Community College earn around $48,838 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,750 to complete this degree. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Oakton Community College

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Elgin Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. Elgin Community College is a large public school located in the city of Elgin. About 111 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Elgin Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Elgin Community College generally make around $24,513. Students borrow a median of $7,727 to complete this degree. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Elgin Community College

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Waubonsee Community College earned the #8 position for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Waubonsee Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove. About 27 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Waubonsee Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Waubonsee Community College earn around $39,659 in the first couple years of their career. Waubonsee Community College graduates carry a median of $9,939 in student loans. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Waubonsee Community College

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Mchenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Mchenry County College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. Set in the rural area of Crystal Lake, Mchenry County College is a large public institution. There were roughly 60 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at Mchenry County College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Mchenry County College earn around $24,177 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,440. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Mchenry County College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage placed #10 among the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. There were roughly 73 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at College Of Dupage in the most recent data year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from College Of Dupage earn around $43,025 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for College Of Dupage

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Sauk Valley Community College came in at #11 for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Set in the rural area of Dixon, Sauk Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Sauk Valley Community College awarded about 11 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program make about $48,855 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,811. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Sauk Valley Community College

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Heartland Community College landed the #12 spot for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Located in the suburb of Normal, Heartland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Heartland Community College awarded about 32 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration graduates of Heartland Community College earn a median of $48,710 early in their careers. Heartland Community College graduates carry a median of $13,266 in student loans. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Heartland Community College

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Richland Community College placed #13 among the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. Set in the city of Decatur, Richland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 21 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at Richland Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Richland Community College generally make around $46,233. Richland Community College graduates carry a median of $9,562 in student loans. Read more about the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program at Richland Community College

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Danville Area Community College came in at #14 for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Danville. There were roughly 19 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at Danville Area Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Danville Area Community College generally make around $36,123. Students borrow a median of $9,470 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Danville Area Community College

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Joliet Junior College landed the #15 spot for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public institution. Joliet Junior College awarded about 16 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program make about $40,118 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,995. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Joliet Junior College

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College came in at #16 for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Mattoon. Lake Land College awarded about 11 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $30,294 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,769. Read more about the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program at Lake Land College

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Kankakee Community College placed #17 among the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Kankakee. Kankakee Community College awarded about 32 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Kankakee Community College generally make around $60,509. Typical student debt for the program is $13,289. More information about a degree in heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration from Kankakee Community College

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Lincoln Land Community College placed #18 among the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. Located in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 34 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln Land Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Lincoln Land Community College generally make around $28,504. Lincoln Land Community College graduates carry a median of $6,292 in student loans. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Lincoln Land Community College

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Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College landed the #19 spot for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Centralia. About 24 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Kaskaskia College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Kaskaskia College generally make around $45,658. Kaskaskia College graduates carry a median of $7,875 in student loans. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Kaskaskia College

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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

Prairie State College came in at #20 for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Located in the suburb of Chicago Heights, Prairie State College is a moderately-sized public university. About 14 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Prairie State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Prairie State College earn around $37,500 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,663. Read more about the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program at Prairie State College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College earned the #21 position for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Chicago. About 33 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College in the most recent year. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration graduates of City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College earn a median of $48,264 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,250. Read more about the heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program at City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College

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Eti School Of Skilled Trades ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration schools. Located in the suburb of Willowbrook, Eti School Of Skilled Trades is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 268 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who graduated with this degree at Eti School Of Skilled Trades in the most recent data year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Eti School Of Skilled Trades earn around $39,169 in the first couple years of their career. Eti School Of Skilled Trades graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration program report for Eti School Of Skilled Trades

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Hvac Technical Institute earned the #23 position for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Hvac Technical Institute is a small private for-profit university. About 155 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees were awarded at Hvac Technical Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree recipients from Hvac Technical Institute generally make around $41,644. Hvac Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $6,851 in student loans. Get the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration details for Hvac Technical Institute

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Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College came in at #24 for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration this year. Located in the city of Rockford, Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College is a small private for-profit university. Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College awarded about 37 heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration degree from Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College earn around $33,403 in the first couple years of their career. Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College graduates carry a median of $13,730 in student loans. Get the full heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration details for Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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