Is There an HVAC School in Fresno?
- UEI College-Fresno in Fresno, in town away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma.
- Fresno City College in Fresno, 1 miles away, offers HVAC Technology II Associate of Science and HVAC Technology I Certificate of Achievement.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center in Fresno, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Completion and Trades Studies Associate of Science (general education completion for HVAC-R certificate holders).
- EPA 608: 2 of these 7 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Fresno, CA metro area: a median $62,580 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Fresno for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Fresno and the Surrounding Area
UEI College-Fresno
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 278 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Fresno; the most HVAC awards nearby (278 in 2024–25); some coursework online.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Fresno City College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,334 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 51 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 95 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
College of the Sequoias
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,394 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 44 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
Merced College
Offers 2 associate degrees and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,200 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 35 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($1,200); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Fresno.
UEI College-Fresno and 6 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEI College-FresnoFresno | in town | 278 | ||
| Fresno City CollegeFresno | 1 miles | $1,334 | 51 | 24% |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterFresno | 4 miles | 20 | ||
| San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia | 39 miles | 95 | ||
| College of the SequoiasTulare | 41 miles | $1,394 | 44 | 39% |
| Merced CollegeMerced | 54 miles | $1,200 | 35 | 36% |
| Coalinga CollegeCoalinga | 54 miles | $1,384 | 9 | 43% |
HVAC programs near Fresno, 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 Fresno: When Programs Meet
- UEI College-FresnoThe diploma is offered in hybrid (online classes plus on-campus labs) and in-residence formats, with new classes starting monthly; it can be completed in as few as 10 months.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterStudents can earn the certificate of completion in as few as 10 months; certificate holders can add the Trades Studies Associate of Science in 25 weeks.
- San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaStudents can earn the certificate of completion in as few as 10 months; certificate holders can add the Trades Studies Associate of Science in 25 weeks.
Also publishing schedules: Merced College (54 miles) and Coalinga College (54 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Fresno?
UEI College-Fresno and Coalinga College offer certificates or diplomas only; Fresno City College, San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center and San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- UEI College-FresnoHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma: 720 clock hours / 36 semester credit units (36 instructional weeks; 40 weeks normal time)
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Completion: as few as 10 months; Trades Studies Associate of Science (general education completion for HVAC-R certificate holders): 25 weeks
- San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Completion: as few as 10 months; Trades Studies Associate of Science (general education completion for HVAC-R certificate holders): 25 weeks
HVAC Technician Pay Around Fresno
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Fresno, CA metro area (1,300 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Fresno
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Fresno Cost?
Merced College charges the least, $1,200 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); College of the Sequoias charges $1,394. Tools and books cost extra (Merced College budgets $938 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Fresno?
It depends on the credential. At UEI College-Fresno, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma runs 720 clock hours / 36 semester credit units (36 instructional weeks; 40 weeks normal time). 5 of the 7 schools near Fresno also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Fresno?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Fresno, CA metro area earn a median $62,580 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $101,680.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Fresno?
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 95 HVAC awards in 2024–25. UEI College-Fresno ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Fresno?
UEI College-Fresno and Fresno City College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 7 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.