Best colleges for Heating in Michigan
Ranked by graduate earnings
Universal Technical Institute - Canton, Washtenaw Community College and Dorsey College - Roseville award the most Heating degrees and certificates in Michigan: 137, 39 and 33 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Michigan colleges offer Heating and award 442 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 | Universal Technical Institute - Canton Canton Private for-profit · Certificate | $35,713 | 137 | 64% | $22,762 | $12,225 |
| 2 | Dorsey College - Roseville Roseville Private for-profit · Certificate | $33,265 | 33 | 35% | $23,871 | — |
Colleges awarding the most Heating degrees in Michigan
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 | Universal Technical Institute - Canton Canton Private for-profit | 137 | $35,713 |
| 2 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor Public | 39 | Not reported |
| 3 | Dorsey College - Roseville Roseville Private for-profit | 33 | $33,265* |
| 4 | Dorsey College - Wayne Wayne Private for-profit | 31 | $33,265* |
| 5 | Dorsey College - Saginaw Saginaw Private for-profit | 28 | Not reported |
| 6 | Dorsey College - Woodhaven Woodhaven Private for-profit | 28 | Not reported |
| 7 | Dorsey College Madison Heights Private for-profit | 10 | $33,265* |
| 8 | Kellogg Community College Battle Creek Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 9 | Kirtland Community College Grayling Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 10 | Northern Michigan University Marquette Public | 5 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 6 Michigan colleges offering Heating
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Michigan College | Harrison | Public | 33 |
| Delta College | University Center | Public | 29 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | Public | 23 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | Public | 15 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | Public | 8 |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | Public | 4 |
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 Michigan
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Heating programs in Michigan.
Which Michigan colleges award the most Heating degrees?+
Universal Technical Institute - Canton (137 graduates a year), Washtenaw Community College (39 graduates a year) and Dorsey College - Roseville (33 graduates a year) award the most Heating degrees and certificates in Michigan, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Michigan colleges offer Heating.
Which Heating program in Michigan has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Universal Technical Institute - Canton tops the list at $35,713. 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 Michigan?+
The average annual wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Michigan is $64,490 (median $60,850), across about 12,590 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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