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You shouldn’t have to go into massive debt to start a good career. That’s why we offer affordable tuition and flexible payment options. We’ll also help you identify grants and funding programs in your state.

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Program Type
The Online Trade School
Four-Year University
Two-Year College
Avg Time to Complete
The Online Trade School3 months
Four-Year University5.2 years
Two-Year College3.4 years
Certifications Earned
The Online Trade SchoolEPA 608, NATE, OSHA
Four-Year UniversityBachelor's Degree
Two-Year CollegeAssociate’s Degree
Job Placement Support
The Online Trade School✅ Included
Four-Year University❌ No
Two-Year College❌ No
Online & VR Learning
The Online Trade School✅ Yes
Four-Year University❌ No
Two-Year College⚠️ Limited

National Occupational Wage Information

HVAC

$61,010

median annual wage

United States • May 2025

Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook; Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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These figures describe wage-and-salary workers across experience levels nationwide. They are not starting salaries or earnings reported by The Online Trade School graduates. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, employer, and other factors. Completion of a program does not guarantee employment or a particular wage.

Source data: May 2025. Accessed October 20, 2026.

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