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HVAC Schools in Worcester, MA

7 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Worcester 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 Worcester After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Quinsigamond Community College, Technology Learning Center, New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, Springfield Technical Community College, Motoring Technical Training Institute and Southeastern Technical Institute.
  • Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, 3 miles away, offers Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Certificate.
  • Technology Learning Center in Oxford, 12 miles away, offers HVACR 101 (HVACR Technician Program) and HVACR 103 (HVACR and Facility Maintenance Program).
  • New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island in Pawtucket, RI, 34 miles away, offers HVACR Technology Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 7 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Worcester, MA metro area: a median $73,800 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Worcester: 7 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Quinsigamond Community CollegeAll courses are offered in the evening at Worcester Technical High School, and students who take the full course load finish in two semesters.
  • Technology Learning CenterHVACR 101 runs full time four days a week (Monday to Thursday) in day or evening cohorts over 21 weeks; HVACR 103 runs days Monday to Thursday plus some Fridays over 42 weeks. Classes are split about evenly between classroom and hands-on lab.
  • New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode IslandStudents can attend a morning program (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:15 pm, 52 weeks) or an evening program (Monday to Thursday, 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm) or a weekend program (Friday evening plus Saturday and Sunday), which run 60 weeks. Classes start four times a year.

Also publishing schedules: Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (38 miles), Springfield Technical Community College (41 miles), Motoring Technical Training Institute (41 miles) and Southeastern Technical Institute (41 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Worcester

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester3 miles$6,262822%
Technology Learning CenterOxford12 miles35
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode IslandPawtucket, RI34 miles117
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of TechnologyBoston38 miles$18,9069446%
Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield41 miles$5,9043732%
Motoring Technical Training InstituteSeekonk41 miles63
Southeastern Technical InstituteSouth Easton41 miles12
Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton44 miles$5,376119%

HVAC programs near Worcester, 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 Worcester for What You Need

Closest to WorcesterQuinsigamond Community College3 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionMassasoit Community College$5,376 a year, in-state (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsNew England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island117 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathBenjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of TechnologyEngineering Technology AS, Building Energy Management concentrationWorking AdultsTechnology Learning CenterEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Worcester: Springfield Technical Community College and 7 Others

Springfield · 41 mi from WorcesterPublic, 2-year

Springfield Technical Community College

Offers 2 associate degrees and a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$5,904
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
37
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Pawtucket, RI · 34 mi from WorcesterPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Weekend Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
117
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (117 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Boston · 38 mi from WorcesterPrivate nonprofit, 4-year

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in MA
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$18,906
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
94
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heat pumps · Controls · Commercial

Seekonk · 41 mi from WorcesterPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Motoring Technical Training Institute

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
63
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Oxford · 12 mi from WorcesterPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Technology Learning Center

Offers 2 other awards in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
35
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Brockton · 44 mi from WorcesterPublic, 2-year

Massasoit Community College

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in MA
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$5,376
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
1
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($5,376); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Heat pumps · Controls

Worcester · 3 mi from WorcesterPublic, 2-year

Quinsigamond Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$6,262
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Worcester; evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

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

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Worcester?

Quinsigamond Community College, Technology Learning Center and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island offer certificates or diplomas only; Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, Springfield Technical Community College and Massasoit Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Worcester

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Worcester, MA metro area (800 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Worcester

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Worcester Cost?

Massasoit Community College charges the least, $5,376 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology charges $18,906. Tools and books cost extra (Massasoit Community College budgets $1,440 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Worcester?

It depends on the credential. At Quinsigamond Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Certificate runs 27 credits (two semesters). 3 of the 8 schools near Worcester also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Worcester?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Worcester, MA metro area earn a median $73,800 a year (BLS, May 2025), 21% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $96,800.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Worcester?

Springfield Technical Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 37 HVAC awards in 2024–25. New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Worcester?

Technology Learning Center, New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island and Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Worcester?

Yes. Quinsigamond Community College (3 miles), Technology Learning Center (12 miles) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island (34 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.