Ann Arbor HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Ann Arbor, MI

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

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Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Ann Arbor After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Henry Ford College and Northwestern Technological Institute.
  • Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, 3 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - Residential Certificate.
  • MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton) in Canton, 15 miles away, offers HVACR Technician.
  • Dorsey College-Wayne in Wayne, 18 miles away, offers HVAC Systems Technician Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area: a median $75,000 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Ann Arbor: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Dorsey College-WayneThe certificate is hybrid, with some course content delivered online, and ends with a six-week, 180-hour externship.
  • Henry Ford CollegeDay and evening classes run in three consecutive 15-week semesters, with class times adjusted to apprentices' work shifts.
  • Dorsey College-WoodhavenThe certificate is hybrid, with some course content delivered online, and ends with a six-week, 180-hour externship.

Also publishing schedules: Northwestern Technological Institute (29 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Ann Arbor

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor3 miles$2,7363933%
MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)Canton15 miles$17,943137
Dorsey College-WayneWayne18 miles$16,9903150%
Henry Ford CollegeDearborn26 miles$3,568217%
Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven28 miles$16,9902848%
Northwestern Technological InstituteSouthfield29 miles469
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit35 miles$3,1121522%
Jackson CollegeJackson35 miles$7,35016%

HVAC programs near Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Ann Arbor: Washtenaw Community College and 7 Others

Ann Arbor · 3 mi from Ann ArborPublic, 2-year

Washtenaw Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in MI
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,736
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
39
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Ann Arbor; the lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($2,736); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial

Canton · 15 mi from Ann ArborPrivate for-profit, 2-year

MIAT College of Technology (Now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
Tuition / year
$17,943
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
137
conferred 2024–25

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

Wayne · 18 mi from Ann ArborPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Dorsey College-Wayne

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$16,990
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
31
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Dearborn · 26 mi from Ann ArborPublic, 4-year

Henry Ford College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$3,568
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
2
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Air conditioning

Woodhaven · 28 mi from Ann ArborPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Dorsey College-Woodhaven

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$16,990
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
28
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Southfield · 29 mi from Ann ArborPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Northwestern Technological Institute

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in MI
  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
469
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (469 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Detroit · 35 mi from Ann ArborPublic, 2-year

Wayne County Community College District

Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,112
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
15
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · 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. Distances are straight-line from Ann Arbor.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Ann Arbor?

MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton), Dorsey College-Wayne and Henry Ford College offer certificates or diplomas only; Washtenaw Community College and Wayne County Community College District also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Ann Arbor

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (460 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Ann Arbor

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Ann Arbor Cost?

Washtenaw Community College charges the least, $2,736 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton) charges $17,943. Tools and books cost extra (Washtenaw Community College budgets $768 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Ann Arbor?

It depends on the credential. At Washtenaw Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS runs 60 credits. 2 of the 8 schools near Ann Arbor also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Ann Arbor?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area earn a median $75,000 a year (BLS, May 2025), 23% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $101,310.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Ann Arbor?

Washtenaw Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 39 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Northwestern Technological Institute ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Ann Arbor?

MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton), Dorsey College-Wayne and Dorsey College-Woodhaven name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Ann Arbor?

Yes. Henry Ford College (26 miles) and Northwestern Technological Institute (29 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.