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HVAC Schools in Bentonville, AR

3 of the 4 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Bentonville 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 Bentonville After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Northwest Technical Institute and Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, 3 miles away, offers HVAC Certificate of Completion.
  • Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale, 14 miles away, offers HVAC Certification Program.
  • Crowder College in Neosho, MO, 33 miles away, offers HVAC Technician AAS and HVAC Technician Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Arkansas: a median $48,110 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Bentonville: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeClasses typically meet in the evenings twice a week, with one course per semester over three semesters. Students must be 18 and hold a GED or high school diploma.
  • Northwest Technical InstituteClasses meet in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  • Crowder CollegeThe certificate covers the first year (fall and spring); the AAS adds a second year including an HVAC internship.

Also publishing schedules: Franklin Technology Center Adult Education (53 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Bentonville

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville3 miles$3,342031%
Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale14 miles$6,277574%
Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO33 miles$6,180549%
Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin, MO53 miles7

HVAC programs near Bentonville, 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 Bentonville for What You Need

Closest to BentonvilleNorthWest Arkansas Community College3 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsFranklin Technology Center Adult Education7 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathCrowder CollegeHVAC Technician AASWorking AdultsNorthwest Technical InstituteEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Bentonville: Franklin Technology Center Adult Education and 3 Others

Joplin, MO · 53 mi from BentonvillePublic, under 2-year

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
7
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (7 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.

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

Neosho, MO · 33 mi from BentonvillePublic, 2-year

Crowder College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$6,180
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
5
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Controls · Ductwork

Springdale · 14 mi from BentonvillePublic, under 2-year

Northwest Technical Institute

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$6,277
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
5
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Bentonville · 3 mi from BentonvillePublic, 2-year

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$3,342
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

The closest campus to Bentonville; the lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($3,342); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · 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 Bentonville.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Bentonville?

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Northwest Technical Institute and Franklin Technology Center Adult Education offer certificates or diplomas only; Crowder College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay in Arkansas

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Arkansas (4,960 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Bentonville

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Bentonville Cost?

NorthWest Arkansas Community College charges the least, $3,342 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Northwest Technical Institute charges $6,277. Tools and books cost extra (NorthWest Arkansas Community College budgets $1,240 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Bentonville?

It depends on the credential. At NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC Certificate of Completion runs three semesters (three courses). 1 of the 4 schools near Bentonville also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Bentonville?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Arkansas earn a median $48,110 a year (BLS, May 2025), 21% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $69,290.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Bentonville?

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 7 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Crowder College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Bentonville?

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Northwest Technical Institute and Crowder College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Bentonville?

Yes. NorthWest Arkansas Community College (3 miles), Northwest Technical Institute (14 miles) and Franklin Technology Center Adult Education (53 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 4 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.