Studies of heating and ventilation allow students to work in a variety of industries, including mechanical engineering, metallurgy enterprises, chemical, oil and gas. Students learn the theory and practice of heat and air transfer, which they can then use to operate, construct and repair systems such as turbines and boilers.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.