Best colleges for Heating in Kansas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Kansas City Kansas Community College, Neosho County Community College and Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology award the most Heating degrees and certificates in Kansas: 81, 61 and 58 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Kansas colleges offer Heating and award 383 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician program prepares students for careers in the mechanical and repair technologies field. This program focuses on the essential skills needed to…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City Public · Certificate | $43,010 | 81 | 42% | — | — |
| 2 | Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan Public · Certificate | $39,131 | 29 | 74% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Heating degrees in Kansas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City Public | 81 | $43,010 |
| 2 | Neosho County Community College Chanute Public | 61 | Not reported |
| 3 | Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita Public | 58 | Not reported |
| 4 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park Public | 46 | Not reported |
| 5 | Fort Hays Tech North Central Beloit Public | 35 | Not reported |
| 6 | Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan Public | 29 | $39,131 |
| 7 | Dodge City Community College Dodge City Public | 19 | Not reported |
| 8 | Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott Public | 16 | Not reported |
| 9 | Seward County Community College Liberal Public | 15 | Not reported |
| 10 | Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka Public | 12 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 2 Kansas colleges offering Heating
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina | Public | 6 |
| Highland Community College | Highland | Public | 5 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021).
Top skills
What Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers earn in Kansas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Heating programs in Kansas.
Which Kansas colleges award the most Heating degrees?+
Kansas City Kansas Community College (81 graduates a year), Neosho County Community College (61 graduates a year) and Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (58 graduates a year) award the most Heating degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Kansas colleges offer Heating.
Which Heating program in Kansas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Kansas City Kansas Community College tops the list at $43,010. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers earn in Kansas?+
The average annual wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kansas is $61,470 (median $60,460), across about 3,770 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Heating program?+
The Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician program prepares students for careers in the mechanical and repair technologies field. This program focuses on the essential skills needed to…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, monitoring, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers?+
The national job outlook is about +8.1% growth with around 40,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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