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HVAC Schools in Tucson, AZ

2 of the 2 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Tucson publish evening or weekend classes, so you can keep a day job while you train.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Tucson After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Pima Community College and Cochise County Community College District.
  • Pima Community College in Tucson, 5 miles away, offers HVAC-R Technician Certificate and Building and Construction Technologies AAS (HVAC-R focus).
  • Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, 55 miles away, offers HVAC Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 1 of these 2 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area: a median $56,070 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Tucson: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Pima Community CollegeStudents can take classes during the day or in the evening. The certificate takes about one year full-time.
  • 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.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Tucson

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Pima Community CollegeTucson5 miles$2,4422028%
Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista55 miles$2,2801730%

HVAC programs near Tucson, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time rate. Awards: HVAC credentials conferred (NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is school-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.

Best HVAC Schools in Tucson for What You Need

Closest to TucsonPima Community College5 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCochise County Community College District$2,280 a year, in-state (2024–25)

HVAC Schools in Tucson: Cochise County Community College District and One Other

Sierra Vista · 55 mi from TucsonPublic, 2-year

Cochise County Community College District

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$2,280
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
17
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($2,280); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls

Tucson · 5 mi from TucsonPublic, 2-year

Pima Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$2,442
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
20
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Tucson; the most HVAC awards nearby (20 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Tucson.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Tucson?

Cochise County Community College District offers certificates or diplomas only; Pima Community College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Tucson

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Tucson, AZ metro area (1,380 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Tucson

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Tucson Cost?

Cochise County Community College District charges the least, $2,280 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Pima Community College charges $2,442. Tools and books cost extra (Cochise County Community College District budgets $1,800 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Tucson?

It depends on the credential. At Pima Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC-R Technician Certificate runs 1 year (full-time). 1 of the 2 schools near Tucson also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Tucson?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Tucson, AZ metro area earn a median $56,070 a year (BLS, May 2025), 8% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $75,860.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Tucson?

Cochise County Community College District scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 17 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Pima Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Tucson?

Pima Community College names EPA 608 preparation or testing on its HVAC program page.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Tucson?

Yes. Pima Community College (5 miles) and Cochise County Community College District (55 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 2 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.