Is There an HVAC School in Lancaster?
- Antelope Valley Community College District in Lancaster, 1 miles away, offers Associate in Science - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and Associate in Science - Air Conditioning Specialist.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster in Lancaster, 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).
- Capstone College in Pasadena, 37 miles away, offers HVAC Technician Certificate.
- EPA 608: 7 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in California: a median $72,560 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Lancaster for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Lancaster and the Surrounding Area
Antelope Valley Community College District
Offers 3 associate degrees and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,124 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Lancaster; the lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($1,124); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 74 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
Capstone College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 46 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
UEI College-Reseda
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 227 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (227 in 2024–25); some coursework online.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Baldwin Park Adult &Amp; Community Education
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 19 conferred 2024–25
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 Lancaster.
Antelope Valley Community College District and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster | 1 miles | $1,124 | 21 | 34% |
| San Joaquin Valley College-LancasterLancaster | 4 miles | 74 | ||
| Capstone CollegePasadena | 37 miles | 46 | ||
| UEI College-ResedaReseda | 40 miles | 227 | ||
| Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park | 43 miles | 19 | ||
| UEI College-West CovinaWest Covina | 45 miles | 89 | ||
| InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaWest Covina | 46 miles | 38 | ||
| Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles | 46 miles | $1,238 | 99 | 35% |
HVAC programs near Lancaster, 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 Lancaster: Capstone College Teaches Evenings or Weekends
- San Joaquin Valley College-LancasterStudents 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.
- Capstone CollegeDay classes finish in 30 weeks (five days a week) and evening classes in 48 weeks; morning and evening start dates run through the year.
- UEI College-ResedaThe 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.
Also publishing schedules: Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education (43 miles), UEI College-West Covina (45 miles) and InterCoast Colleges-West Covina (46 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Lancaster?
Capstone College, UEI College-Reseda and Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education offer certificates or diplomas only; Antelope Valley Community College District, San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster and Los Angeles Trade Technical College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- San Joaquin Valley College-LancasterHeating, 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
- Capstone CollegeHVAC Technician Certificate: 750 clock hours / 55.75 quarter units (30 weeks day, 48 weeks evening)
- UEI College-ResedaHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma: 720 clock hours / 36 semester credit units (36 instructional weeks; 40 weeks normal time)
HVAC Technician Pay in California
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in California (35,130 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Lancaster
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Lancaster Cost?
Antelope Valley Community College District charges the least, $1,124 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Los Angeles Trade Technical College charges $1,238. Tools and books cost extra (Antelope Valley Community College District budgets $900 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Lancaster?
It depends on the credential. At San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Completion runs as few as 10 months. 3 of the 8 schools near Lancaster also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Lancaster?
HVAC mechanics and installers in California earn a median $72,560 a year (BLS, May 2025), 19% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $109,060.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Lancaster?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 99 HVAC awards in 2024–25. UEI College-Reseda ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Lancaster?
Antelope Valley Community College District, Capstone College and UEI College-Reseda name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Lancaster?
Yes. Capstone College (37 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
HVAC Programs Near Lancaster but Farther Out
- Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, La Puente46 miles
- Mt San Antonio College, Walnut48 miles
- San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia, Hesperia49 miles
- UEI College-Huntington Park, Huntington Park49 miles
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 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.