Is There an HVAC School in Kankakee?
- Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, in town away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and HVAC/R Service Advanced Certificate.
- Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, 32 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate.
- Joliet Junior College in Joliet, 32 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, A.A.S. and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Certificate of Achievement.
- EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area: a median $62,570 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Kankakee for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Kankakee and the Surrounding Area
Kankakee Community College
Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,220 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 32 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Kankakee; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial
Prairie State College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,176 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 14 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Joliet Junior College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,530 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Moraine Valley Community College
Offers an associate degree and 6 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,822 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 109 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 6 HVAC schools here ($3,822); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
ETI School of Skilled Trades
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 268 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (268 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · 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 Kankakee.
Kankakee Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee | in town | $5,220 | 32 | 32% |
| Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights | 32 miles | $4,176 | 14 | 21% |
| Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet | 32 miles | $4,530 | 16 | 21% |
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills | 41 miles | $3,822 | 109 | 40% |
| ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook | 45 miles | 268 | ||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago | 48 miles | $4,590 | 33 | 31% |
| HVAC Technical InstituteChicago | 49 miles | 155 | ||
| Morton CollegeCicero | 50 miles | $5,502 | 6 | 31% |
HVAC programs near Kankakee, 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 Kankakee: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Prairie State CollegeDaytime and evening courses are offered, with optional internships.
- Moraine Valley Community CollegeMost certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters; the stackable certificates combine with electives toward the Stationary Engineering A.A.S.
- ETI School of Skilled TradesDay and evening classes are offered. Students complete a senior project near the end of the program.
Also publishing schedules: HVAC Technical Institute (49 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Kankakee?
Prairie State College, ETI School of Skilled Trades and HVAC Technical Institute offer certificates or diplomas only; Kankakee Community College, Joliet Junior College and Moraine Valley Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Kankakee Community CollegeAir Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS: 64 credits; HVAC/R Service Advanced Certificate: 38 credits; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate: 12 credits
- Prairie State CollegeHeating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate: 32 credit hours
- Joliet Junior CollegeHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, A.A.S.: 64 semester hours; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Certificate of Achievement: 36 semester hours
HVAC Technician Pay Around Kankakee
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Kankakee, IL metro area (50 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Kankakee
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Kankakee Cost?
Moraine Valley Community College charges the least, $3,822 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Morton College charges $5,502. Tools and books cost extra (Moraine Valley Community College budgets $1,632 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Kankakee?
It depends on the credential. At Kankakee Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS runs 64 credits. 5 of the 8 schools near Kankakee also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Kankakee?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Kankakee, IL metro area earn a median $62,570 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $97,870.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Kankakee?
Moraine Valley Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 109 HVAC awards in 2024–25. City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Kankakee?
Prairie State College, Joliet Junior College and ETI School of Skilled Trades name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Kankakee?
Yes. Prairie State College (32 miles), ETI School of Skilled Trades (45 miles) and HVAC Technical Institute (49 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
HVAC Programs Near Kankakee but Farther Out
- College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn52 miles
- Triton College, River Grove56 miles
- Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove57 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.