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HVAC Schools in Vero Beach, FL

Treasure Coast Technical College trains HVAC technicians in Vero Beach, and 3 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 Vero Beach?

  • Treasure Coast Technical College in Vero Beach, 3 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 career certificate (C410400).
  • Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, 16 miles away, offers Associate in Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology and Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Assistant (technical certificate).
  • Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie in Port St. Lucie, 25 miles away, offers HVAC-R Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area: a median $50,470 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Vero Beach for What You Need

Closest to Vero BeachTreasure Coast Technical College3 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionEastern Florida State College$2,496 a year, in-state (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsIndian River State College80 HVAC credentials in 2024–25

HVAC Schools in Vero Beach and the Surrounding Area

Vero Beach · 3 mi from Vero BeachPublic, under 2-year

Treasure Coast Technical College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
15
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Vero Beach.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

Fort Pierce · 16 mi from Vero BeachPublic, 4-year

Indian River State College

Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Weekend Classes
Tuition / year
$2,764
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
80
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (80 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heat pumps · Controls · Ductwork

Port St. Lucie · 25 mi from Vero BeachPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$14,839
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
29
conferred 2024–25

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

Cocoa · 40 mi from Vero BeachPublic, 4-year

Eastern Florida State College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$2,496
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
9
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($2,496).

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

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

Treasure Coast Technical College and 3 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Treasure Coast Technical CollegeVero Beach3 miles15
Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce16 miles$2,7648045%
Fortis Institute-Port Saint LuciePort St. Lucie25 miles$14,83929
Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa40 miles$2,496952%

HVAC programs near Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach: Indian River State College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • Treasure Coast Technical CollegeNext start date listed: August 10, 2026.
  • Indian River State CollegeClock-hour certificates run Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (day, starting in January) or 5-10 p.m. (night, starting in August); weekend sessions may be scheduled for EPA training and testing. The AAS begins each fall.
  • Eastern Florida State CollegeThe program is full time and in person, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and takes about a year. Cohorts start in August at the Cocoa Campus and in January at the Palm Bay Campus.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Vero Beach?

Treasure Coast Technical College, Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie and Eastern Florida State College offer certificates or diplomas only; Indian River State College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Treasure Coast Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 career certificate (C410400): 750 hours (9 months)
  • Indian River State CollegeAssociate in Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology: 64 credits (2 years); Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Assistant (technical certificate): 12 credits (about 11 months); Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Certificate (technical certificate): 24 credits (about 18 months)
  • Fortis Institute-Port Saint LucieHVAC-R Diploma: 48 instructional weeks

HVAC Technician Pay Around Vero Beach

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area (340 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Vero Beach

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Vero Beach Cost?

Eastern Florida State College charges the least, $2,496 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie charges $14,839. Tools and books cost extra (Eastern Florida State College budgets $600 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Vero Beach?

It depends on the credential. At Treasure Coast Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 career certificate (C410400) runs 750 hours (9 months). 1 of the 4 schools near Vero Beach also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Vero Beach?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area earn a median $50,470 a year (BLS, May 2025), 17% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $75,200.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Vero Beach?

Indian River State College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 80 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Eastern Florida State College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Vero Beach?

Treasure Coast Technical College, Indian River State College and Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Vero Beach?

Yes. Indian River State College (16 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 4 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.