Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On HVAC Mechanics And Installers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at East Los Angeles College, Riverside Community College, Citrus College, and Laney.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider San Diego City College and Institute of Technology.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Laney, College of San Mateo, City College, and San Jose City College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Laney, City College, ECC, and San Diego City College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova, San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, and City College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
U.S. Navy • Alameda, CA
Studying HVAC/Plumbing (completion in 1970)
• 10/18/2011
"I am happy with the education I received in the Navy. Like I said previously, I have been able to provide well for my family, and for that I am satisfied."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The Navy has made me a good man. I would tell any young person to join the Navy to pursue a career in HVAC. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The Navy has had a good reputation as a leader in education and innovation. Having an education and work experience in the Navy has given me a good reputation in the workforce. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The Navy gave me the basic skills that I needed to become who I am today. They taught me the value of hard work and dedication to a job. |
| Instruction | 8 | The Navy provided some of the best instructors in the world at the time. The curriculum was well organized and taught in a way such that we would absorb the information quickly. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The Navy made the work load challenging, but interesting. I learned at a rate that kept me interested in the program. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Because of the nature of the studies, we were required to read written material. Along with the written material, we worked on real-world examples of things we might encounter. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | It was a rigorous schedule, designed to push us to the limits. We did not have any evening options or summer offerings. We had to attend class when required. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | There were few resources for us. We were limited to the facility on base, which had not much more than some classrooms and basic labs. |
| Social Life | 1 | This is the Navy. There were no athletics, parties, or social events. We were schooled and we worked hard. |
| Placement Services | There are no job placement or career services from the Navy. | |
| Alumni Network | There is no alumni network in the Navy. |
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