Indianapolis HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Indianapolis, IN

Fortis College-Indianapolis trains HVAC technicians in Indianapolis, and 1 more HVAC school sits within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Indianapolis?

  • Fortis College-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, in town away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration diploma.
  • Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington, 9 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) AAS and Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) Technical Certificate (TC).
  • EPA 608: 2 of these 2 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area: a median $62,160 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Indianapolis for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Indianapolis and the Surrounding Area

Indianapolis · under 1 mi from IndianapolisPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Fortis College-Indianapolis

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$15,072
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
39
conferred 2024–25

The only campus on this list inside Indianapolis.

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

Bloomington · 9 mi from IndianapolisPublic, 2-year

Ivy Tech Community College

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in IN
  • Most HVAC Awards in IN
Tuition / year
$5,154
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
429
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($5,154); the most HVAC awards nearby (429 in 2024–25); some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

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

Fortis College-Indianapolis and 1 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Fortis College-IndianapolisIndianapolisin town$15,07239
Ivy Tech Community CollegeBloomington9 miles$5,15442940%

HVAC programs near Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis: When Programs Meet

  • Ivy Tech Community CollegeMany HVAC courses require in-person instruction. Students can complete the program fully in person or build a hybrid plan that mixes online and traditional courses. The AAS takes about four semesters (two years); the technical certificate and certificate take two to three semesters.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Indianapolis?

Fortis College-Indianapolis offers certificates or diplomas only; Ivy Tech Community College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Fortis College-IndianapolisHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration diploma: 48 instructional weeks
  • Ivy Tech Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) AAS: 60 credit hours (4 semesters); Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) Technical Certificate (TC): 31-32 credit hours (2-3 semesters); Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) Certificate (CT): 21 credit hours (2-3 semesters)

HVAC Technician Pay Around Indianapolis

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (3,080 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Indianapolis

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Indianapolis Cost?

Ivy Tech Community College charges the least, $5,154 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Fortis College-Indianapolis charges $15,072. Tools and books cost extra (Ivy Tech Community College budgets $1,546 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Indianapolis?

It depends on the credential. At Fortis College-Indianapolis, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration diploma runs 48 instructional weeks. 1 of the 2 schools near Indianapolis also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Indianapolis?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area earn a median $62,160 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $98,740.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Indianapolis?

Ivy Tech Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 429 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Fortis College-Indianapolis ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Indianapolis?

Fortis College-Indianapolis and Ivy Tech Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 2 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.