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HVAC Schools in Baltimore, MD

4 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Baltimore publish evening or weekend classes, so you can keep a day job while you train.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Baltimore After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: All-State Career-Baltimore, North American Trade Schools, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education.
  • All-State Career-Baltimore in Baltimore, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma.
  • North American Trade Schools in Baltimore, 8 miles away, offers Heating, Refrigeration, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Diploma.
  • Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville, 8 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology Associate Degree and Building Automation Systems Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 8 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area: a median $63,180 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Baltimore: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • All-State Career-BaltimoreStudents can attend a morning schedule (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) or an evening schedule (Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
  • North American Trade SchoolsStudents can attend weekday classes (39 weeks) or evening classes (44 weeks).
  • Community College of Baltimore CountyCredit courses are in person at Catonsville and Dundalk, and many core HVAC courses run in 7-week sessions; the Building Automation Systems certificate is offered at Catonsville only.

Also publishing schedules: Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (15 miles), York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (44 miles), Northern Virginia Community College (47 miles) and YTI Career Institute-York (48 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Baltimore

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
All-State Career-BaltimoreBaltimore4 miles68
North American Trade SchoolsBaltimore8 miles62
Community College of Baltimore CountyCatonsville8 miles$4,4321919%
Lincoln College of Technology-ColumbiaColumbia15 miles207
Montgomery CollegeRockville33 miles$5,394032%
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing EducationYork, PA44 miles28
Northern Virginia Community CollegeWoodbridge, VA47 miles$5,8916533%
YTI Career Institute-YorkYork, PA48 miles30

HVAC programs near Baltimore, 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 Baltimore for What You Need

Closest to BaltimoreAll-State Career-Baltimore4 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCommunity College of Baltimore County$4,432 a year, in-district (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsLincoln College of Technology-Columbia207 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathMontgomery CollegeHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology Associate DegreeWorking AdultsNorth American Trade SchoolsEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Baltimore: Northern Virginia Community College and 7 Others

Woodbridge, VA · 47 mi from BaltimorePublic, 2-year

Northern Virginia Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,891
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
65
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Columbia · 15 mi from BaltimorePrivate for-profit, 2-year

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in MD
  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
207
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (207 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.

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

Baltimore · 4 mi from BaltimorePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

All-State Career-Baltimore

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
68
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Baltimore; evening or weekend classes.

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

Catonsville · 8 mi from BaltimorePublic, 2-year

Community College of Baltimore County

Offers an associate degree, 3 certificates and 2 other awards in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,432
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
19
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($4,432); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Baltimore · 8 mi from BaltimorePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

North American Trade Schools

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
62
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Rockville · 33 mi from BaltimorePublic, 2-year

Montgomery College

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,394
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

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 Baltimore.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Baltimore?

All-State Career-Baltimore, North American Trade Schools and Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia offer certificates or diplomas only; Community College of Baltimore County, Montgomery College and Northern Virginia Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • All-State Career-BaltimoreHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma: 960 clock hours / 50 quarter credits
  • North American Trade SchoolsHeating, Refrigeration, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Diploma: 1,152 clock hours / 68 credits; 39 weeks (day) or 44 weeks (evening)
  • Community College of Baltimore CountyHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Energy Technology Associate Degree: 60 credits; Building Automation Systems Certificate: 26 credits; Basic HVAC and Energy Technology Certificate: 17 credits

HVAC Technician Pay Around Baltimore

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (3,960 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Baltimore

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Baltimore Cost?

Community College of Baltimore County charges the least, $4,432 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Northern Virginia Community College charges $5,891. Tools and books cost extra (Community College of Baltimore County budgets $1,430 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Baltimore?

It depends on the credential. At All-State Career-Baltimore, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma runs 960 clock hours / 50 quarter credits. 3 of the 8 schools near Baltimore also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Baltimore?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area earn a median $63,180 a year (BLS, May 2025), 4% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $103,320.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Baltimore?

Northern Virginia Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 65 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Baltimore?

All-State Career-Baltimore, North American Trade Schools and Community College of Baltimore County name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Baltimore?

Yes. All-State Career-Baltimore (4 miles), North American Trade Schools (8 miles) and Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (15 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 8 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.