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HVAC Schools in Auburn, ME

HVAC technicians in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area earn a median $67,180 a year, and 4 schools within 60 miles of Auburn can train you for the work.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Is HVAC School in Auburn Worth the Cost?

  • Median HVAC pay in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area: $67,180, against $61,010 nationally (BLS, May 2025).
  • Central Maine Community College in Auburn, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate.
  • Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, 30 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and Heating and Plumbing AAS.
  • Northeast Technical Institute in Scarborough, 33 miles away, offers HVAC/R Technician Career Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Auburn

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (160 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Auburn

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn4 miles$4,1401130%
Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland30 miles$4,1563428%
Northeast Technical InstituteScarborough33 miles87
Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield47 miles$4,156839%

HVAC programs near Auburn, 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.

Best HVAC Schools in Auburn for What You Need

Closest to AuburnCentral Maine Community College4 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsNortheast Technical Institute87 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathSouthern Maine Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS

HVAC Schools in Auburn: Northeast Technical Institute and 3 Others

Scarborough · 33 mi from AuburnPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Northeast Technical Institute

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in ME
  • Hybrid or Online Options
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
87
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (87 in 2024–25); some coursework online.

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

Fairfield · 47 mi from AuburnPublic, 2-year

Kennebec Valley Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,156
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

South Portland · 30 mi from AuburnPublic, 2-year

Southern Maine Community College

Offers 2 associate degrees and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,156
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
34
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

Auburn · 4 mi from AuburnPublic, 2-year

Central Maine Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in ME
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$4,140
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
11
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Auburn; the lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($4,140); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Heat pumps · Commercial

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

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Auburn?

Northeast Technical Institute offers certificates or diplomas only; Central Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College and Kennebec Valley Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Central Maine Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS: 61-62 credit hours (four semesters); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate: 30-31 credit hours (two semesters)
  • Southern Maine Community CollegeHeating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS: 61 credits; Heating and Plumbing AAS: 61 credits; Heating Certificate: 34 credits
  • Northeast Technical InstituteHVAC/R Technician Career Diploma: 66 academic credits (900 clock hours), 30 weeks full-time

HVAC Classes in Auburn: When Programs Meet

  • Central Maine Community CollegeThe associate degree runs four semesters and the certificate two; the degree's final semester offers a choice between an externship and an International Mechanical Code course.
  • Southern Maine Community CollegeThe associate degree is laid out as a four-semester full-time pathway at about 15 credits per semester, with the heating and refrigeration/air conditioning certificates each forming half of the degree.
  • Northeast Technical InstituteThe program uses a flexible daytime schedule with mandatory in-person lab blocks that each student selects; full-time attendance is 30 hours a week, part of the program can be completed by distance education (hybrid, not available with VA benefits), and new classes start every 10 weeks.

Also publishing schedules: Kennebec Valley Community College (47 miles). See each profile for times.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Auburn

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Auburn Cost?

Central Maine Community College charges the least, $4,140 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Kennebec Valley Community College charges $4,156. Tools and books cost extra (Central Maine Community College budgets $1,400 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Auburn?

It depends on the credential. At Central Maine Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS runs 61-62 credit hours (four semesters). 3 of the 4 schools near Auburn also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Auburn?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area earn a median $67,180 a year (BLS, May 2025), 10% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $86,910.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Auburn?

Northeast Technical Institute scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 87 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Kennebec Valley Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Auburn?

Central Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College and Northeast Technical Institute name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.