Is There an HVAC School in Miami?
- Lindsey Hopkins Technical College in Miami, 1 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R).
- South Florida Institute of Technology in Miami, 2 miles away, offers Refrigeration & AC Repair Technician.
- M-DCPS The English Center in Miami, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1.
- EPA 608: 7 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area: a median $58,040 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Miami for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Miami and the Surrounding Area
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 19 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Miami; evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
South Florida Institute of Technology
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 1439 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (1439 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
M-DCPS the English Center
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 34 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
Florida Education Institute
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 57 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Controls
Florida International Training Institute
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 100 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Commercial
CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus
Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $14,030 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 105 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($14,030); evening or weekend classes; some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah
Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $14,030 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 100 conferred 2024–25
Some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · 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 Miami.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Hopkins Technical CollegeMiami | 1 miles | 19 | ||
| South Florida Institute of TechnologyMiami | 2 miles | 1439 | ||
| M-DCPS The English CenterMiami | 4 miles | 34 | ||
| Florida Education InstituteMiami | 5 miles | 57 | ||
| Florida International Training InstituteMiami | 7 miles | 100 | ||
| CBT Technology Institute-Main CampusMiami | 8 miles | $14,030 | 105 | |
| CBT Technology Institute-HialeahHialeah | 9 miles | $14,030 | 100 | |
| Futura Career InstituteHialeah | 9 miles | 37 |
HVAC programs near Miami, 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 Miami: 5 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Lindsey Hopkins Technical CollegeDay classes run Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; evening classes run Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
- South Florida Institute of TechnologyClasses are offered in a morning session (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or an evening session (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and this program also has a weekend schedule, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- M-DCPS The English CenterClasses meet Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enrollment is open entry, so students can start any time during the school year.
Also publishing schedules: Florida International Training Institute (7 miles), CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus (8 miles), CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah (9 miles) and Futura Career Institute (9 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Miami?
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, South Florida Institute of Technology and M-DCPS The English Center offer certificates or diplomas only; CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus and CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Lindsey Hopkins Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R): 1,350 clock hours
- South Florida Institute of TechnologyRefrigeration & AC Repair Technician: 840 clock hours (28 credit hours) plus 60 hours of outside work; 42 weeks
- M-DCPS The English CenterHeating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1: 750 clock hours
HVAC Technician Pay Around Miami
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (9,140 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Miami
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Miami Cost?
CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus charges the least, $14,030 a year full time in 2024–25 (all students); CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah charges $14,030. Tools and books cost extra (CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus budgets $1,865 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Miami?
It depends on the credential. At Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) runs 1,350 clock hours. 2 of the 8 schools near Miami also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Miami?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area earn a median $58,040 a year (BLS, May 2025), 5% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $80,220.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Miami?
South Florida Institute of Technology scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 1439 HVAC awards in 2024–25. CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Miami?
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, M-DCPS The English Center and Florida Education Institute name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Miami?
Yes. Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (1 miles), South Florida Institute of Technology (2 miles) and M-DCPS The English Center (4 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
HVAC Programs Near Miami but Farther Out
- InterAmerican Technical Institute, Miami9 miles
- Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, Miami Lakes11 miles
- CBT Technology Institute-Cutler Bay, Cutler Bay16 miles
- Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College, Miami17 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.