Auburn Hills HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College trains HVAC technicians in Auburn Hills, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Auburn Hills?

  • Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, 2 miles away, offers HVACR Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science and Heating Certificate.
  • Northwestern Technological Institute in Southfield, 14 miles away, offers HVAC Program.
  • Macomb Community College in Warren, 18 miles away, offers Climate Control Technology, AAS and Climate Control Technology, Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Michigan: a median $60,850 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Auburn Hills for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Auburn Hills and the Surrounding Area

Auburn Hills · 2 mi from Auburn HillsPublic, 2-year

Oakland Community College

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • NATE Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,020
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Auburn Hills; the lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($3,020); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning

Southfield · 14 mi from Auburn HillsPrivate 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

Warren · 18 mi from Auburn HillsPublic, 2-year

Macomb Community College

Offers an associate degree and 5 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,660
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
23
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial

Roseville · 20 mi from Auburn HillsPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Dorsey College-Roseville

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$16,990
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
33
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Dearborn · 24 mi from Auburn HillsPublic, 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

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 Hills.

Oakland Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills2 miles$3,020821%
Northwestern Technological InstituteSouthfield14 miles469
Macomb Community CollegeWarren18 miles$3,6602318%
Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville20 miles$16,9903335%
Henry Ford CollegeDearborn24 miles$3,568217%
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit26 miles$3,1121522%
Dorsey College-WayneWayne28 miles$16,9903150%
MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)Canton29 miles$17,943137

HVAC programs near Auburn Hills, 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.

HVAC Classes in Auburn Hills: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Oakland Community CollegeCertificates can be completed by part-time students in four semesters; internships and apprenticeships are available.
  • Northwestern Technological InstituteThe program runs 10 and a half months; each course lasts five weeks, and evening classes are offered for working adults.
  • Dorsey College-RosevilleThe certificate is hybrid, with some course content delivered online, and ends with a six-week, 180-hour externship.

Also publishing schedules: Henry Ford College (24 miles) and Dorsey College-Wayne (28 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Auburn Hills?

Northwestern Technological Institute, Dorsey College-Roseville and Henry Ford College offer certificates or diplomas only; Oakland Community College, Macomb 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.

  • Oakland Community CollegeHVACR Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science: 64 credits (five semesters full-time); Heating Certificate: 28 credits; Air Conditioning Certificate: 31 credits
  • Macomb Community CollegeClimate Control Technology, AAS: 62 credit hours; Climate Control Technology, Certificate: 42 credit hours; HVAC Installation & Service Technician: 33 credit hours
  • Dorsey College-RosevilleHVAC Systems Technician Certificate: 36 quarter credits; 36 weeks of contact time over about 9 months

HVAC Technician Pay in Michigan

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Michigan (12,590 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Auburn Hills

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Auburn Hills Cost?

Oakland Community College charges the least, $3,020 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 (Oakland Community College budgets $1,940 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Auburn Hills?

It depends on the credential. At Oakland Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVACR Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science runs 64 credits (five semesters full-time). 3 of the 8 schools near Auburn Hills also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Auburn Hills?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Michigan earn a median $60,850 a year (BLS, May 2025), close to the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $95,290.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Auburn Hills?

Wayne County Community College District scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 15 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Northwestern Technological Institute ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Auburn Hills?

Northwestern Technological Institute, Dorsey College-Roseville and Dorsey College-Wayne name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Auburn Hills?

Yes. Northwestern Technological Institute (14 miles) and Henry Ford College (24 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.