Is There an HVAC School in Chanute?
- Neosho County Community College in Chanute, in town away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate (Level 1) and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate (Level 2).
- Fort Scott Community College in Pleasanton, 42 miles away, offers AAS in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Certificate B in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- EPA 608: 2 of these 2 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in Kansas: a median $60,460 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Chanute for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Chanute and the Surrounding Area
Neosho County Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,780 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 61 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Chanute; the most HVAC awards nearby (61 in 2024–25).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Commercial
Fort Scott Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,390 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($3,390).
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · 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 Chanute.
Neosho County Community College and 1 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho County Community CollegeChanute | in town | $5,780 | 61 | 34% |
| Fort Scott Community CollegePleasanton | 42 miles | $3,390 | 16 | 35% |
HVAC programs near Chanute, 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 Chanute: When Programs Meet
- Neosho County Community CollegeThe first two semesters cover electrical and heating; later semesters cover refrigeration and airflow. The page lists 2 years for the certificate and 2.5 years for the AAS.
- Fort Scott Community CollegeCertificate B runs two semesters (fall and spring).
HVAC Degrees Near Chanute
- Neosho County Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate (Level 1): 26 credit hours; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate (Level 2): 35 credit hours; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Associate of Applied Science: 64 credit hours
- Fort Scott Community CollegeAAS in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: 62 credit hours; Certificate B in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: 36 credit hours
HVAC Technician Pay in Kansas
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Kansas (3,770 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Chanute
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Chanute Cost?
Fort Scott Community College charges the least, $3,390 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Neosho County Community College charges $5,780. Tools and books cost extra (Fort Scott Community College budgets $1,236 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Chanute?
It depends on the credential. At Neosho County Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate (Level 1) runs 26 credit hours. 2 of the 2 schools near Chanute also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Chanute?
HVAC mechanics and installers in Kansas earn a median $60,460 a year (BLS, May 2025), close to the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $83,500.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Chanute?
Fort Scott Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 16 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Neosho County Community College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Chanute?
Neosho County Community College and Fort Scott Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 2 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.
