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HVAC Schools in Los Angeles, CA

HVAC technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area earn a median $73,830 a year, and 8 schools within 60 miles of Los Angeles can train you for the work.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Is HVAC School in Los Angeles Worth the Cost?

  • Median HVAC pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area: $73,830, against $61,010 nationally (BLS, May 2025).
  • Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles, 8 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration AS and Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement.
  • El Camino Community College District in Torrance, 10 miles away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate of Science and Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement.
  • UEI College-Huntington Park in Huntington Park, 11 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 8 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Los Angeles

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (10,720 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Los Angeles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles8 miles$1,2389935%
El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance10 miles$1,1449142%
UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park11 miles137
American College of Healthcare and Technology in Huntington Park, CAHuntington Park11 miles9
UEI College-GardenaGardena11 miles87
UEI College-ResedaReseda14 miles227
Compton CollegeCompton15 miles$1,142527%
Capstone CollegePasadena18 miles46

HVAC programs near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles for What You Need

Closest to Los AngelesLos Angeles Trade Technical College8 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCompton College$1,142 a year, in-state (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsUEI College-Reseda227 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathEl Camino Community College DistrictHeating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration ASWorking AdultsCapstone CollegeEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Los Angeles: El Camino Community College District and 7 Others

Torrance · 10 mi from Los AngelesPublic, 2-year

El Camino Community College District

Offers an associate degree and 9 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
Tuition / year
$1,144
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
91
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Reseda · 14 mi from Los AngelesPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

UEI College-Reseda

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
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

Los Angeles · 8 mi from Los AngelesPublic, 2-year

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
Tuition / year
$1,238
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
99
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Los Angeles; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Huntington Park · 11 mi from Los AngelesPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

UEI College-Huntington Park

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
137
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Gardena · 11 mi from Los AngelesPrivate for-profit, 2-year

UEI College-Gardena

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
87
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Pasadena · 18 mi from Los AngelesPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Capstone College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
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

Compton · 15 mi from Los AngelesPublic, 2-year

Compton College

Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$1,142
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
5
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($1,142); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

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

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Los Angeles?

UEI College-Huntington Park, American College of Healthcare and Technology and UEI College-Gardena offer certificates or diplomas only; Los Angeles Trade Technical College, El Camino Community College District and Compton College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration AS: 48 major units (42 required course units) plus 21 GE units; Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement: 48 units (42 required course units)
  • El Camino Community College DistrictAir Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate of Science: 62 units (ECC GE pattern) or 72 units (Cal-GETC pattern); 7 terms in program map; Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement: 13 units; Automation Fundamentals Certificate of Accomplishment: 7 units
  • UEI College-Huntington ParkHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma: 720 clock hours / 36 semester credit units (36 instructional weeks; 40 weeks normal time)

HVAC Classes in Los Angeles: Capstone College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • UEI College-Huntington ParkThe 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.
  • American College of Healthcare and Technology in Huntington Park, CAThe diploma takes about 9 months (36 weeks) with monthly starts and is delivered in a blended format that combines synchronous and asynchronous online classes with on-campus labs.
  • UEI College-GardenaThe 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: UEI College-Reseda (14 miles) and Capstone College (18 miles). See each profile for times.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Los Angeles

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Los Angeles Cost?

Compton College charges the least, $1,142 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Los Angeles Trade Technical College charges $1,238. Tools and books cost extra (Compton College budgets $1,062 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Los Angeles?

It depends on the credential. At Los Angeles Trade Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration AS runs 48 major units (42 required course units) plus 21 GE units. 3 of the 8 schools near Los Angeles also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Los Angeles?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area earn a median $73,830 a year (BLS, May 2025), 21% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $109,010.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Los Angeles?

El Camino Community College District scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 91 HVAC awards in 2024–25. UEI College-Reseda ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Trade Technical College, El Camino Community College District and UEI College-Huntington Park name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Los Angeles?

Yes. Capstone College (18 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 8 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.