Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (APHVCR)

Associate in Applied Science

This associate degree program is a capstone to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade Advanced Certificate. It provides solid preparation for entry-level management positions or transfer to 4-year colleges or universities offering bachelor degrees in HVACR, technology management, and other technically oriented fields.

This program also provides opportunities to obtain advanced certifications which are recognized throughout the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

Career Outlook

HVACR technicians can work as:

  • Service technicians for heating and air conditioning businesses
  • Maintenance, repair and installation workers for HVACR contracting firms
  • Facilities professionals for residential and commercial properties
  • Independent contractors

See this program in the catalog Apply


Career Outlook in Michigan

60,484Median Earnings

42Annual Job Openings

6% 10 Year Employment Growth

Learn More

Powered By emsi logo

62,538Median Earnings

346Annual Job Openings

8% 10 Year Employment Growth

Learn More

Powered By emsi logo

49,500Median Earnings

1262Annual Job Openings

8% 10 Year Employment Growth

Learn More

Powered By emsi logo

51,518Median Earnings

32Annual Job Openings

33% 10 Year Employment Growth

Learn More

Powered By emsi logo

Do you have another career in mind? Search for careers