Fort Myers, FloridaPrivate For-Profit, Under 2-Year

Florida Academy HVAC Program

2 diplomas, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Florida Academy Offer HVAC Students?

Florida Academy in Fort Myers, Florida offers 2 diplomas in HVAC through its HVAC/R Technology program. NCES lists the whole program at $13,000 in tuition and fees over 5 months. The school awarded 104 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Florida Academy

Schedule. Day and evening classes are offered at the Fort Myers campus.

Testing. Students can earn NCCER Core and NCCER HVAC Levels 1 through 3, the OSHA 10-hour card and R-410A safety certification, and the program prepares students for EPA Section 608 certification.

Florida Academy HVAC Program Cost: $13,000

Whole program
$13,000
600 clock hours, 5 months
HVAC certificates awarded
104
2024–25
Students enrolled
350
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count HVAC credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

HVAC Programs at Florida Academy

AwardTypeLength
HVAC/R Technology DiplomaDiploma600 clock hours (about 8 months)
Mechanical Construction Professional Diploma (HVAC + Electrical)Diploma8 to 12 months

As listed on Florida Academy's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Florida Academy Teaches

Besides the 600-hour HVAC/R diploma, the school offers a combined HVAC and electrical Mechanical Construction Professional diploma that adds NCCER Electrical Levels 1-3.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial rooftop units

Where You'll Train: Fort Myers Campus

  • Fort Myers Campus4387 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Florida Academy's own site.

Visit florida-academy.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Cape Coral

HVAC technicians in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area earn a median $58,170 a year. Across Florida, the median HVAC technician wage is $56,670 a year, from $38,370 at the 10th percentile to $78,210 at the 90th, with 39,160 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Florida Academy HVAC FAQ

Does Florida Academy Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Florida Academy offers 2 diplomas in HVAC at Fort Myers Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does the HVAC Program at Florida Academy Cost?

NCES College Navigator lists $13,000 in tuition and fees and $945 in books and supplies for the whole 5-month program.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Florida Academy?

HVAC/R Technology Diploma: 600 clock hours (about 8 months). Mechanical Construction Professional Diploma (HVAC + Electrical): 8 to 12 months.

Does Florida Academy Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Day and evening classes are offered at the Fort Myers campus.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Florida Academy?

Students can earn NCCER Core and NCCER HVAC Levels 1 through 3, the OSHA 10-hour card and R-410A safety certification, and the program prepares students for EPA Section 608 certification.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Florida?

The median HVAC technician wage in Florida is $56,670 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,830 and $63,620 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. florida-academy.edu: HVAC/R Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 462035
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements