Schools near you
Search the national HVAC school directory
Browse state, city, and school pages built from published college program information and local career context.
HVAC schools, training, and careers
Build an HVAC career plan that works where you live
Find HVAC programs by state and city, compare school with apprenticeship, understand certification, and check current wage data before you choose your next step.
172 sourced college programs51 state and D.C. guidesBLS wages: May 2025
Start with your decision
Everything you need to compare training and the career it leads to
A school name is only the beginning. Use the guides below to compare real programs, build a budget, understand the work, and know which questions to ask before enrolling.
Your route into the trade
See how to become an HVAC technician
Put school, apprenticeship, employer training, Section 608, and local requirements in a practical order.
Pay where you work
Compare HVAC technician salary data
See the national wage range and state medians, with the year, occupation code, and source clearly shown.
National program directory
Explore sourced HVAC programs across the country
The directory currently covers 172 college programs in 168 cities. Each detailed school listing must point to an official program source; when that evidence is not available, the state guide explains other ways to find training instead of inventing a school listing.
Choose a state or use your location172sourced programs
168cities with listings
51state and D.C. guides
$61,010national median wage
Texas21 sourced programs in 20 citiesNorth Carolina17 sourced programs in 17 citiesIllinois13 sourced programs in 13 citiesPennsylvania12 sourced programs in 11 citiesCalifornia7 sourced programs in 7 citiesKentucky7 sourced programs in 7 citiesMinnesota7 sourced programs in 6 citiesMississippi7 sourced programs in 7 cities
Compare the route, not just the school
Choose training that matches your schedule, budget, and career goal
There is no single entry route into HVAC. Compare what you pay, when you train, who supervises your equipment work, and which credential you receive.
College or trade school
Structured courses and labs with a certificate, diploma, or degree. Compare full cost and hands-on time.
HVAC apprenticeship
Paid work and related instruction through a sponsor that is actively recruiting and selects you.
Compare both routes
Put actual school and apprenticeship offers side by side instead of comparing idealized versions.
Plan before you enroll
Get clear answers about time, cost, format, and credentials
What will HVAC training cost?
Build a complete budget with tuition, fees, tools, travel, testing, aid, and time away from work.
How long does HVAC school take?
Compare certificates, associate programs, course sequencing, and apprenticeship timelines.
Can HVAC training be online?
Separate theory that works online from equipment skills that need supervised practice.
How do you verify accreditation?
Check the school, program, accreditor, campus, and current status in the issuing database.
Who needs EPA Section 608?
Understand certification types for work that could release regulated refrigerants.
Which HVAC credential matters?
Separate school awards, industry credentials, apprenticeship completion, and government licenses.
The work after training
Explore where HVAC skills can take you
Residential service is only one path. Learn how installation, commercial systems, refrigeration, controls, and facilities work differ, then compare the training and credentials employers may expect.
U.S. HVACR workforce$61,010May 2025 median annual wage
409,670jobs estimated$95,21090th percentile
Know what supports a claim
Program details and wage numbers should be traceable
School pages link to official program information and show when it was checked. Wage guides identify the BLS release and geography. Sponsored school matches remain separate from the independently researched directory.
How information is handled
- Official sources for detailed school listings
- Dates on changeable program information
- Location and release year on wage figures
- Clear distinction between sponsored matches and public listings