What Are the Best HVAC Schools in Maine?
- Northeast Technical Institute (Scarborough) offers HVAC/R Technician Career Diploma.
- Southern Maine Community College (South Portland) offers Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and Heating and Plumbing AAS.
- Kennebec Valley Community College (Fairfield) offers Plumbing and Heating Technology AAS and Heating Technology Certificate.
- Tuition and fees run from $4,140 to $4,156 a year (2024–25).
- 6 of 7 Maine programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Maine HVAC technicians earn a median $63,170 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Northeast Technical Institute Leads the Maine HVAC School Rankings
| # | School | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Technical InstituteScarborough | 87 | ||
| 2 | Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland | $4,156 | 34 | 28% |
| 3 | Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield | $4,156 | 8 | 39% |
| 4 | Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn | $4,140 | 11 | 30% |
| 5 | Washington County Community CollegeCalais | $4,156 | 7 | 55% |
| 6 | Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor | $4,156 | 9 | 32% |
| 7 | Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle | $4,156 | 2 | 42% |
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
How We Ranked Maine HVAC Schools
Each Maine school with a verified, current HVAC program and federal figures gets a percentile score among its in-state peers: program size (35%, HVAC awards conferred), cost (25%, lowest tuition and fees), completion (25%, school-wide graduation rate) and credential ladder (15%, both certificates and associate degrees awarded). Federal data can't measure instructors or lab equipment, so visit the lab before you enroll.
HVAC Programs in Maine Near Auburn, Bangor and Fairfield
Lab days are easier to keep up with at a campus you can reach, so start with the city you can commute from. Each program is grouped with the nearest city guide within 45 miles.
- AuburnCentral Maine Community College
- BangorEastern Maine Community College
- FairfieldKennebec Valley Community College
- ScarboroughNortheast Technical Institute
- South PortlandSouthern Maine Community College
HVAC Schools in Maine, School by School
1Northeast Technical Institute
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 87 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
2Southern Maine Community College
Offers 2 associate degrees and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,156 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 34 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
3Kennebec Valley Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,156 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
4Central Maine Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,140 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 11 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Heat pumps · Commercial
5Washington County Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,156 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 7 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
6Eastern Maine Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,156 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 9 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
7Northern Maine Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,156 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 2 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
What HVAC School Costs in Maine: $4,140 to $4,156 a Year
Among the 6 Maine HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $4,140 at Central Maine Community College to $4,156 at Washington County Community College.
| School | City | Tuition and fees, 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | $4,140 (in-state) |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | $4,156 (in-state) |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | $4,156 (in-state) |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | $4,156 (in-state) |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | $4,156 (in-state) |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | $4,156 (in-state) |
The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.
HVAC Technician Salary in Maine: The Lewiston Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston–Auburn | $67,180 | $86,910 | 160 |
| Portland–South Portland | $64,090 | $80,960 | 920 |
| Bangor | $61,430 | $80,080 | 210 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Maine (2,250 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
HVAC Schools by City in Maine
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HVAC Schools in Maine: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Maine?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the Maine schools on this page run from $4,140 to $4,156 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Maine?
BLS estimates a median of $63,170 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Maine (May 2025), across 2,250 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,090 and the top 10% more than $82,090.
What Is the Best HVAC School in Maine?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Northeast Technical Institute ranks first among Maine schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Southern Maine Community College. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Maine?
7 schools have a current HVAC program in Maine, each checked against the school's own program page, and 6 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 7 Maine schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in Maine?
Central Maine Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among Maine HVAC schools with federal figures: $4,140 for a full-time year (in-state). Eastern Maine Community College ($4,156) and Kennebec Valley Community College ($4,156) follow.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Maine?
Central Maine Community College, Eastern Maine Community College and Kennebec Valley Community College and 3 other Maine schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Maine and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 7 Maine schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.