Quick Facts

• Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
• Address: 2480 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
• School Type: Private Technical University — Skilled Trades Campus
• Programs Offered: Building Construction Technology, Plumbing & Heating Technology, HVAC Technology
• Training Style: Accelerated college coursework with extensive hands-on labs and practical trade instruction
• Tuition Range: $18,540 per academic year for 2026–27 Post Road skilled-trades associate programs
• Program Length: Approximately 18 months for associate degrees
• Online Programs Available: No fully online versions of these core Post Road trade programs
• Hybrid Learning: Core trade programs are primarily campus-based
• Financial Aid: FAFSA, federal grants and loans, scholarships and other assistance for qualifying students
• Class Options: Accelerated full-time technical degree pathways
• Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
• Average Rating: ⭐ 3.3 (41 Reviews)
• Website: New England Institute of Technology

Overview

The Post Road Campus of New England Institute of Technology is NEIT’s dedicated Warwick location for three major building trades: Building Construction, Plumbing & Heating, and HVAC. NEIT’s official campus directory currently identifies all three programs as being housed at 2480 Post Road.

This makes the Post Road campus worth maintaining as its own TradeSchoolScout listing even though NEIT’s main institutional campus is in East Greenwich. Students interested in automotive, welding, electrical or marine technology instead attend NEIT’s separate Access Road campus in Warwick. NEIT provides a free intercampus shuttle while classes are in session.

Programs Offered

The primary Post Road programs are:

• Building Construction Technology — Associate of Science
• Plumbing & Heating Technology — Associate of Science
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology — Associate of Science

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction program offers Design and Cabinetry tracks. Students study framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, construction planning, estimating, OSHA requirements and computer-assisted design. Cabinetry students focus more heavily on machinery, woodworking, kitchen/bath construction and cabinet assembly. Internships provide additional real-world experience.

The degree can be completed in as little as 18 months.

Plumbing & Heating Technology

NEIT’s Plumbing & Heating associate degree combines residential heating with residential, commercial and industrial plumbing concepts. Students learn through laboratory work and coursework covering tools, fittings, pipe installation, drainage, waste and vent systems.

The program is structured as a six-term curriculum that can be completed in about 18 months. NEIT notes that students can work toward applicable occupational licensing, but completing the degree alone does not automatically make someone a licensed Rhode Island plumber.

HVAC Technology

The HVAC associate degree combines refrigeration, air conditioning and heating. Students work in laboratories during nearly half of their technical courses and train on residential, commercial and industrial systems.

Topics include:

• Refrigeration fundamentals
• Air-conditioning systems
• Basic electricity
• Gas heating
• Pipe fitting and duct layout
• Controls and troubleshooting
• Refrigeration technician certification
• OSHA construction safety

The program can also be completed in as little as 18 months.

Tuition & Financial Aid

For 2026–27, NEIT lists annual tuition of:

• Building Construction Technology — $18,540
• Plumbing & Heating Technology — $18,540
• HVAC Technology — $18,540

NEIT says all of its qualifying 18-month skilled-trades programs now use this reduced tuition level for students entering Spring 2025 or later.

Additional fees, books, tools and supplies may apply.

Because NEIT is an institutionally accredited college, qualifying students may use federal financial aid. FAFSA, grants, loans and institutional assistance may reduce the actual out-of-pocket cost.

Why Students Choose This School

• Dedicated HVAC, plumbing and construction campus
• Associate degree in about 18 months
• Extensive hands-on laboratory training
• Building Construction design and cabinetry tracks
• Federal financial-aid eligibility
• $18,540 annual skilled-trades tuition
• Pathway into NEIT bachelor’s programs
• Free shuttle connecting NEIT campuses

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level roles including:

• HVAC Technician
• Refrigeration Technician
• Plumbing Apprentice
• Heating Technician
• Carpenter
• Cabinetmaker
• Construction Technician
• Construction Estimator

Rhode Island licensing requirements apply separately to regulated occupations such as plumbing.

Student Reviews

Based on your supplied listing data:

⭐ Average Rating: 3.3 (41 Reviews)

The Post Road location’s rating is lower than NEIT’s overall institutional listing. Students should therefore look specifically at recent reviews relating to their intended program rather than relying only on the campus-wide average.

Enrollment Tips

• Make sure you visit Post Road, not NEIT’s East Greenwich or Access Road campus
• Ask for the full program cost including tools and fees
• Complete FAFSA before comparing your net price
• Plumbing students should verify how coursework applies toward Rhode Island licensing
• HVAC students should ask which certifications are included
• Construction applicants should compare the Design and Cabinetry tracks before enrolling

Bottom Line

NEIT’s Post Road Campus is one of Rhode Island’s strongest specialized options for HVAC, plumbing/heating and building construction. Its biggest advantage is combining substantial hands-on trade training with an accredited associate degree that can be completed in roughly 18 months.