What Are the Best HVAC Schools in Arizona?
- Eastern Arizona College (Thatcher) offers HVAC-R Technologies AAS and HVAC-R Certificate.
- Mohave Community College (Lake Havasu City) offers HVAC Installer Certificate and HVAC Technician Certificate.
- UEI College-Phoenix (Phoenix) offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma.
- Tuition and fees run from $2,208 to $3,060 a year (2024–25).
- 10 of 14 Arizona programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Arizona HVAC technicians earn a median $59,400 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Eastern Arizona College Leads the Arizona HVAC School Rankings
| # | School | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Arizona CollegeThatcher | $2,352 | 310 | 42% |
| 2 | Mohave Community CollegeLake Havasu City | $2,208 | 61 | 38% |
| 3 | UEI College-PhoenixPhoenix | $21,500 program | 126 | |
| 4 | Refrigeration School IncPhoenix | $20,025 program | 107 | |
| 5 | UEI College-MesaMesa | $21,500 program | 62 | |
| 6 | GateWay Community CollegePhoenix | $2,358 | 18 | 29% |
| 7 | East Valley Institute of TechnologyPhoenix | $5,500 program | 46 | |
| 8 | Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive InstituteGlendale | $18,790 program | 45 | |
| 9 | Central Arizona CollegeApache Junction | $2,250 | 20 | 27% |
| 10 | Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista | $2,280 | 17 | 30% |
| 11 | Western Maricopa Education CenterPhoenix | $7,100 program | 21 | |
| 12 | Pima Community CollegeTucson | $2,442 | 20 | 28% |
| 13 | Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff | $2,907 | 1 | 24% |
| 14 | Arizona Western CollegeYuma | $3,060 | 0 | 20% |
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
How We Ranked Arizona HVAC Schools
Each Arizona school with a verified, current HVAC program and federal figures gets a percentile score among its in-state peers: program size (35%, HVAC awards conferred), cost (25%, lowest tuition and fees), completion (25%, school-wide graduation rate) and credential ladder (15%, both certificates and associate degrees awarded). Federal data can't measure instructors or lab equipment, so visit the lab before you enroll.
Best HVAC Schools in Arizona by Goal
HVAC Programs in Arizona Near Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa
Lab days are easier to keep up with at a campus you can reach, so start with the city you can commute from. Each program is grouped with the nearest city guide within 45 miles.
- PhoenixGateWay Community College, Refrigeration School Inc and UEI College-Phoenix
- GlendaleMiller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute and Western Maricopa Education Center
- MesaEast Valley Institute of Technology and UEI College-Mesa
- Apache JunctionCentral Arizona College
- Sierra VistaCochise County Community College District
- TucsonPima Community College
HVAC Schools in Arizona, School by School
1Eastern Arizona College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,352 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 310 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
2Mohave Community College
Offers 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,208 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 61 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
3UEI College-Phoenix
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 126 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
4Refrigeration School Inc
Offers 2 diplomas in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 107 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
5UEI College-Mesa
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 62 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
6GateWay Community College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,358 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 18 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
7East Valley Institute of Technology
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 46 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
8Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 45 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
9Central Arizona College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,250 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
10Cochise County Community College District
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,280 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 17 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
11Western Maricopa Education Center
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
12Pima Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,442 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
13Coconino Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,907 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 1 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
14Arizona Western College
Offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,060 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 6 certificates and degrees
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
What HVAC School Costs in Arizona: $2,208 to $3,060 a Year
Among the 8 Arizona HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $2,208 at Mohave Community College to $3,060 at Arizona Western College.
| School | City | Tuition and fees, 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave Community College | Lake Havasu City | $2,208 (in-state) |
| Central Arizona College | Apache Junction | $2,250 (in-state) |
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista | $2,280 (in-state) |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher | $2,352 (in-state) |
| GateWay Community College | Phoenix | $2,358 (in-state) |
| Pima Community College | Tucson | $2,442 (in-state) |
The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.
Evening HVAC Classes in Arizona: 4 Programs
Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.
- Cochise County Community College DistrictThe certificate is offered in a daytime sequence starting in spring and an evening sequence starting in fall, both campus-based at the Sierra Vista Campus. Its four HVAC courses (HVAC I–IV) run in eight-week sessions over two semesters.
- Pima Community CollegeStudents can take classes during the day or in the evening. The certificate takes about one year full-time.
- Refrigeration School IncStudents can choose weekday morning (7:30am–12:30pm), afternoon (12:45pm–5:45pm) or evening (6:00pm–11:00pm) classes, or a Saturday schedule (8:00am–6:00pm). Theory coursework can be completed online in a hybrid format, with campus time spent in the lab.
- Western Maricopa Education CenterClasses meet Monday through Thursday at the Northeast Campus, with an afternoon section (12:30–4:30 PM) and an evening section (5:30–9:30 PM).
HVAC Technician Salary in Arizona: The Phoenix Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler | $61,170 | $83,180 | 8,070 |
| Flagstaff | $58,360 | $80,340 | 140 |
| Prescott Valley–Prescott | $58,280 | $79,090 | 260 |
| Yuma | $57,290 | $75,970 | 280 |
| Lake Havasu City–Kingman | $56,810 | $78,520 | 270 |
| Tucson | $56,070 | $75,860 | 1,380 |
| Sierra Vista–Douglas | $49,080 | $74,120 | 120 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Arizona (10,860 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
HVAC Schools by City in Arizona
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HVAC Schools in Arizona: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Arizona?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the Arizona schools on this page run from $2,208 to $3,060 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Arizona?
BLS estimates a median of $59,400 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Arizona (May 2025), across 10,860 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,950 and the top 10% more than $80,160.
What Is the Best HVAC School in Arizona?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Eastern Arizona College ranks first among Arizona schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Mohave Community College. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Arizona?
14 schools have a current HVAC program in Arizona, each checked against the school's own program page, and 4 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 15 Arizona schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in Arizona?
Mohave Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among Arizona HVAC schools with federal figures: $2,208 for a full-time year (in-state). Central Arizona College ($2,250) and Cochise County Community College District ($2,280) follow.
Are There Evening HVAC Classes in Arizona?
Yes. 4 HVAC programs in Arizona publish evening classes, including Cochise County Community College District, Pima Community College and Refrigeration School Inc.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Arizona?
Coconino Community College, East Valley Institute of Technology and Eastern Arizona College and 7 other Arizona schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Arizona and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 14 Arizona schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.