Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Engineering Technology, Online
About this program
Advance from technician to engineering roles, on your terms.
Led by the same faculty behind our on-campus HVAC Engineering Technology program, this online bachelor’s degree is designed to help technicians take the next step in their careers. Build the skills to design, estimate, and manage HVAC projects in commercial and residential applications.
Created as a completion degree for those with an associate's degree in HVAC/R from an accredited program, it offers the flexibility to earn a bachelor's degree completely online. Upon graduating, you'll be prepared to lead as an engineer in a rapidly evolving industry.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
In-State Tuition For All Students
$63,627
Average Graduate Salary
Fully Online
Careers
- Applications engineer
- Design engineer
- Sales engineer
- Project estimator or manager
- Commercial service & installation
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- FYE101First Year Experience
- ACR116Introduction to Refrigeration
- PLH113Mechanical Systems Design & Operation
- ACR152Fundamentals of HVAC Electrical Controls
- MTH181College Algebra & Trigonometry I
- ACR236Air Conditioning Systems I
- ACR239Residential HVAC System Design
- ACR253Advanced Controls for HVAC
- PLH233Basic Heating Systems
- MTH183College Algebra & Trigonometry II
- ACR103HVAC Print Reading & Automated Design
- ACR249Advanced HVAC System Service
- ACR251Warm-Air Heating & Duct Design
- PLH245Hydronic Heating Systems
- PLH220Mechanical Estimating
- ENL111English Composition I
- ACR221Refrigeration Applications - Commercial Installation/Service
- PLH223Mechanical Systems
- CSC124Information, Technology & Society
- PHSSCISelect One Course: PHS103 or SCI100
- ENL201Technical & Professional Communication
- BHV311Fundamentals of Engineered Systems Design
- BHV316Heating & Cooling System Configurations
- SCLELCScience Elective with lab
- SPCELCSpeech Elective
- OEAELCOpen Elective
- BHV320Advanced Cooling System Design
- BHV325Advanced Heating Design
- HIPELCCore Historical Perspective
- MGT115Principles of Management
- PHL210Ethics
- BHV366Advanced HVAC Control Systems
- BHV400Commercial Refrigeration Systems Design
- ARPELCCore Arts Perspective
- OEAELCOpen Elective
- SSPELCCore Social Science Perspective
- BHV431Environmental Impacts of the HVAC Industry
- BHV432Mechanical System Design
- BHV495Senior Project
- CDPELCCore Global and Cultural Diversity Perspective
- OEEELCExploration Elective
Online Degrees
Learning that fits your lifestyle
Convenience
- Accessible online anywhere in the world
- Flexible scheduling – take classes part-time or full-time
- Continue to work and be at home with your family
Value
- In-state tuition rate for all students, regardless of residency
- Same rigor as on-campus programs
- Regional accreditation plus professional accreditations by program
Service
- One-on-one interaction with faculty
- 24/7 online tutoring
- Textbooks and course materials available for purchase online through The College Store
- Graduates can participate in Commencement
Class Delivery
- Classes delivered asynchronously through P.L.A.T.O., Penn College's Platform for Learning And Teaching Online
- No required campus visits
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Feb 21
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, February 219 AM - 3 PM
Apr 26
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 269 AM - 3 PM
Military Tuition Assistance
Thanks to the Military Tuition Assistance Program, more tomorrow makers can find their futures at Penn College. Through this special offering, qualified active military personnel are eligible to pursue college credits tuition free.
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More Information
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Average time to complete the degree
Students are required to have earned an associate degree as a condition of enrollment into the bachelor degree.
2014 fall cohort: 24 months
2015 fall cohort: 18 months
2016 fall cohort: 25 months
2017 fall cohort: 21.1 months
2018 fall cohort*: 5 semsters
2019 fall cohort: 5 semesters
2020 fall cohort: 4 semesters
*Starting Fall 2018, logic changed to average number of semesters, rounded up, for students who start full-time.
Cumulative GPAs
| Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | |
| BAU Junior | 3.25 | 3.45 | 3.12 | 3.65 | 2.98 |
| BAM Junior | 3.13 | 3.73 | 3.46 | 3.56 | 3.53 |
| BAU Senior | 3.08 | 2.92 | 2.95 | 3.23 | 3.55 |
| BAM Senior | 3.39 | 3.38 | 3.29 | 3.56 | 3.68 |
Average Starting Salary
(Source: Penn College graduate survey dashboard)
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | |
| BAU | $41,500 | $54,500 | $39,750 | $45,667 | $62,667 |
| BAM* | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*N is to small for reporting
International students who are studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must be enrolled in a full course of study in-person. Students are not permitted to enroll in an entirely online degree. Online degrees are available to international students pursuing the degree from their home country. Students must still meet all admissions criteria for admission to the college and any special admissions requirements that govern pursuit of their chosen major.