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HVAC Schools in Salisbury, MD

There are 4 HVAC schools in and around Salisbury, all within 60 miles. The closest is Wor-Wic Community College (5 miles).

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Which HVAC Schools in Salisbury Should You Compare?

  • Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, 5 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Certificate.
  • Polytech Adult Education in Woodside, DE, 48 miles away, offers HVAC-R Apprenticeship (related training).
  • Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa, VA, 52 miles away, offers Technical Studies AAS (HVAC path) and HVAC&R Technician Assistant Career Studies Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 3 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Salisbury, MD metro area: a median $61,220 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Compare HVAC Programs Near Salisbury

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisbury5 miles$3,840027%
Polytech Adult EducationWoodside, DE48 miles10
Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa, VA52 miles$5,0821841%
Delaware Technical Community CollegeGeorgetown, DE57 miles$5,445722%

HVAC programs near Salisbury, 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 Salisbury for What You Need

Closest to SalisburyWor-Wic Community College5 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsEastern Shore Community College18 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathDelaware Technical Community CollegeTechnical Studies AAS (HVAC path)

HVAC Schools in Salisbury: Eastern Shore Community College and 3 Others

Melfa, VA · 52 mi from SalisburyPublic, 2-year

Eastern Shore Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,082
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
18
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (18 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Woodside, DE · 48 mi from SalisburyPublic, under 2-year

Polytech Adult Education

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Career Training
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
10
conferred 2024–25

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls · Ductwork

Salisbury · 5 mi from SalisburyPublic, 2-year

Wor-Wic Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in MD
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$3,840
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

The closest campus to Salisbury; the lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($3,840); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Georgetown, DE · 57 mi from SalisburyPublic, 4-year

Delaware Technical Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,445
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
7
conferred 2024–25

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 Salisbury.

HVAC Classes in Salisbury: Wor-Wic Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • Wor-Wic Community CollegeThe credit certificate covers residential and light commercial systems. Noncredit options include an EPA Section 608 and GWP course held over three Saturdays and a four-year HACC apprenticeship with related instruction two evenings a week from September through April.
  • Polytech Adult EducationThe program is a registered apprenticeship: four years of related classroom training alongside 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
  • Eastern Shore Community CollegeEach certificate runs as a four-session sequence, with the Technician Helper certificate leading into the Technician Assistant certificate and then the Technical Studies degree.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Salisbury?

Wor-Wic Community College and Polytech Adult Education offer certificates or diplomas only; Eastern Shore Community College and Delaware Technical Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Polytech Adult EducationHVAC-R Apprenticeship (related training): 628 hours; four years of related training plus 8,000 hours on-the-job training
  • Eastern Shore Community CollegeTechnical Studies AAS (HVAC path): 60 credits; HVAC&R Technician Assistant Career Studies Certificate: 28 credits (four sessions); HVAC&R Technician Helper Career Studies Certificate: 22 credits (four sessions)
  • Delaware Technical Community CollegeRefrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning AAS: 61 credits; Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning Studies Diploma: 33 credits

HVAC Technician Pay Around Salisbury

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

Questions About HVAC Schools in Salisbury

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Salisbury Cost?

Wor-Wic Community College charges the least, $3,840 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Delaware Technical Community College charges $5,445. Tools and books cost extra (Wor-Wic Community College budgets $1,500 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Salisbury?

It depends on the credential. At Polytech Adult Education, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC-R Apprenticeship (related training) runs 628 hours; four years of related training plus 8,000 hours on-the-job training. 2 of the 4 schools near Salisbury also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Salisbury?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Salisbury, MD metro area earn a median $61,220 a year (BLS, May 2025), close to the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $98,140.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Salisbury?

Eastern Shore Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 18 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Polytech Adult Education ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Salisbury?

Wor-Wic Community College, Eastern Shore Community College and Delaware Technical Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Salisbury?

Yes. Wor-Wic Community College (5 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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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.