Is There an HVAC School in Lafayette?
- South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette, 2 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS and Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technical Diploma.
- Remington College-Lafayette Campus in Lafayette, 3 miles away, offers Associate of Science in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, 56 miles away, offers HVAC/R Technician Technical Diploma and CTS: HVAC and Refrigeration Helper II.
- EPA 608: 2 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area: a median $51,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Lafayette for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Lafayette and the Surrounding Area
South Louisiana Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma, a certificate and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,210 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 53 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Lafayette; the lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($4,210); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Remington College-Lafayette Campus
Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $16,312 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 42 conferred 2024–25
Some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Baton Rouge Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,321 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 67 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (67 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Commercial
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $15,837 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 43 conferred 2024–25
Some coursework online.
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 Lafayette.
South Louisiana Community College and 3 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette | 2 miles | $4,210 | 53 | 30% |
| Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette | 3 miles | $16,312 | 42 | |
| Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge | 56 miles | $4,321 | 67 | 31% |
| Remington College-Baton Rouge CampusBaton Rouge | 60 miles | $15,837 | 43 |
HVAC programs near Lafayette, 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 Lafayette: South Louisiana Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends
- South Louisiana Community CollegeThe credit program runs at the Lafayette, New Iberia and Morgan City campuses. A short-term non-credit HVAC program takes about 7 months, with day and night sections in Opelousas and night classes in New Iberia and Morgan City.
- Remington College-Lafayette CampusThe diploma runs 12 monthly periods in a hybrid format. The associate degree runs eight three-month quarters: the first four are hybrid modules and the last four are entirely online.
- Baton Rouge Community CollegeThe technical diploma runs three semesters (15, 18 and 12 credit hours), with a CTC after the first semester and a CTS after the second.
Also publishing schedules: Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus (60 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Lafayette?
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus offers certificates or diplomas only; South Louisiana Community College, Remington College-Lafayette Campus and Baton Rouge Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- South Louisiana Community CollegeHeating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS: 60 credits; Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technical Diploma: 45 credits; Certificate of Technical Studies: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Helper: 17 credits
- Remington College-Lafayette CampusAssociate of Science in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning: 95 quarter credit hours (24 months); Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning: 59 quarter credit hours (12 months)
- Baton Rouge Community CollegeHVAC/R Technician Technical Diploma: 45 credit hours; CTS: HVAC and Refrigeration Helper II: 24 credit hours; CTC: HVAC and Refrigeration Helper I: 12 credit hours
HVAC Technician Pay Around Lafayette
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Lafayette, LA metro area (450 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Lafayette
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Lafayette Cost?
South Louisiana Community College charges the least, $4,210 a year full time in 2024–25 (all students); Remington College-Lafayette Campus charges $16,312. Tools and books cost extra (South Louisiana Community College budgets $1,354 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Lafayette?
It depends on the credential. At South Louisiana Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS runs 60 credits. 3 of the 4 schools near Lafayette also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Lafayette?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Lafayette, LA metro area earn a median $51,970 a year (BLS, May 2025), 15% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $74,720.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Lafayette?
Baton Rouge Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 67 HVAC awards in 2024–25. South Louisiana Community College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Lafayette?
Remington College-Lafayette Campus and Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Lafayette?
Yes. South Louisiana Community College (2 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.