Russellville HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University trains HVAC technicians in Russellville, and 2 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Russellville?

  • Arkansas Tech University in Ozark, 1 miles away, offers Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science - Facilities Management Option.
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton in Morrilton, 24 miles away, offers Certificate of Proficiency in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology and Technical Certificate in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology.
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, 59 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and Technical Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
  • EPA 608: 1 of these 3 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Arkansas: a median $48,110 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Russellville for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Russellville and the Surrounding Area

Ozark · 1 mi from RussellvillePublic, 4-year

Arkansas Tech University

Offers 2 associate degrees and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in AR
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$8,674
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
66
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Russellville; the most HVAC awards nearby (66 in 2024–25).

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork

Morrilton · 24 mi from RussellvillePublic, 2-year

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,648
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
41
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($3,648).

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

North Little Rock · 59 mi from RussellvillePublic, 2-year

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$6,300
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
14
conferred 2024–25

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

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

Arkansas Tech University and 2 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Arkansas Tech UniversityOzark1 miles$8,6746649%
University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton24 miles$3,6484142%
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock59 miles$6,3001436%

HVAC programs near Russellville, 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.

HVAC Classes in Russellville: When Programs Meet

HVAC Degrees Near Russellville

  • Arkansas Tech UniversityAir Conditioning & Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science: 60 credit hours; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science - Facilities Management Option: 63 credit hours; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Technical Certificate: 36 credit hours
  • University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonCertificate of Proficiency in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: 15 credit hours; Technical Certificate in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: 31 credit hours; Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: 60 credit hours

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 Russellville

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Russellville Cost?

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton charges the least, $3,648 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Arkansas Tech University charges $8,674. Tools and books cost extra (University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton budgets $3,148 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Russellville?

It depends on the credential. At Arkansas Tech University, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science runs 60 credit hours. 3 of the 3 schools near Russellville also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Russellville?

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 Russellville?

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 41 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Arkansas Tech University ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Russellville?

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton names EPA 608 preparation or testing on its HVAC program page.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 3 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.