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HVAC Schools in Tampa, FL

Hillsborough Community College trains HVAC technicians in Tampa, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Is There an HVAC School in Tampa?

  • Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, 3 miles away, offers HVACR Technician Apprenticeship.
  • Erwin Technical College in Tampa, 3 miles away, offers HVAC/R career certificate.
  • Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in Clearwater, 15 miles away, offers HVAC/R 1 - IET career certificate (C400410) and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Apprenticeship (partner-sponsored).
  • EPA 608: 6 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area: a median $50,540 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Tampa for What You Need

Closest to TampaHillsborough Community College3 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsManatee Technical College69 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Working AdultsPinellas Technical College-St. PetersburgEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Tampa and the Surrounding Area

Tampa · 3 mi from TampaPublic, 4-year

Hillsborough Community College

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Weekend Classes
Tuition / year
$2,506
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
7
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Tampa; evening or weekend classes.

Covers Electrical

Tampa · 3 mi from TampaPublic, 2-year

Erwin Technical College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
36
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

Clearwater · 15 mi from TampaPublic, 2-year

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Offers a certificate and one other award in HVAC

  • Certificate Program
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
6
conferred 2024–25

Covers Electrical · Heating · Controls · Commercial

Saint Petersburg · 19 mi from TampaPublic, 2-year

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
64
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.

Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Controls · Commercial

New Port Richey · 25 mi from TampaPublic, 2-year

Fred K Marchman Technical College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

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

Bradenton · 36 mi from TampaPublic, 2-year

Manatee Technical College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
69
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (69 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · 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 Tampa.

Hillsborough Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Hillsborough Community CollegeTampa3 miles$2,506734%
Erwin Technical CollegeTampa3 miles36
Pinellas Technical College-ClearwaterClearwater15 miles6
Pinellas Technical College-St. PetersburgSaint Petersburg19 miles64
Fred K Marchman Technical CollegeNew Port Richey25 miles8
Manatee Technical CollegeBradenton36 miles69
Traviss Technical CollegeLakeland36 miles38
Wilton Simpson Technical CollegeBrooksville36 miles11

HVAC programs near Tampa, 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 Tampa: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Hillsborough Community CollegeApprentices work full-time for a sponsoring employer and attend classroom instruction in the evening or on weekends; there is no tuition for the classroom instruction.
  • Erwin Technical CollegeDay program: Monday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; summer Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Next start listed January 2028 with the application window open.
  • Pinellas Technical College-ClearwaterThe IET format lets students enrolled in GED preparation or ESOL train for HVAC/R while completing their GED, high school or English requirements; distance education is not available.

Also publishing schedules: Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (19 miles), Fred K Marchman Technical College (25 miles), Manatee Technical College (36 miles), Traviss Technical College (36 miles) and Wilton Simpson Technical College (36 miles). See each profile for times.

How Long HVAC Programs Near Tampa Take

HVAC Technician Pay Around Tampa

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (6,090 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Tampa

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Tampa?

It depends on the credential. At Hillsborough Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVACR Technician Apprenticeship runs 4 years: 576 classroom (RTI) hours plus 8,000 on-the-job hours. Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Tampa?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area earn a median $50,540 a year (BLS, May 2025), 17% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $75,300.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Tampa?

Manatee Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 69 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Tampa?

Erwin Technical College, Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg and Fred K Marchman Technical College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Tampa?

Yes. Hillsborough Community College (3 miles), Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (19 miles) and Manatee Technical College (36 miles) publish 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.