Southfield HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Southfield, MI

Northwestern Technological Institute trains HVAC technicians in Southfield, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Southfield?

  • Northwestern Technological Institute in Southfield, 1 miles away, offers HVAC Program.
  • Henry Ford College in Dearborn, 10 miles away, offers Trade and Apprenticeship Education - Certificate of Achievement (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration trade).
  • Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, 12 miles away, offers HVACR Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science and Heating 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 Southfield for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Southfield and the Surrounding Area

Southfield · 1 mi from SouthfieldPrivate 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 closest campus to Southfield; the most HVAC awards nearby (469 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Dearborn · 10 mi from SouthfieldPublic, 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

Auburn Hills · 12 mi from SouthfieldPublic, 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 lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($3,020); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning

Detroit · 15 mi from SouthfieldPublic, 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

Wayne · 15 mi from SouthfieldPrivate 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

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

Northwestern Technological Institute and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Northwestern Technological InstituteSouthfield1 miles469
Henry Ford CollegeDearborn10 miles$3,568217%
Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills12 miles$3,020821%
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit15 miles$3,1121522%
Dorsey College-WayneWayne15 miles$16,9903150%
Macomb Community CollegeWarren15 miles$3,6602318%
MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)Canton16 miles$17,943137
Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville18 miles$16,9903335%

HVAC programs near Southfield, 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 Southfield: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Northwestern Technological InstituteThe program runs 10 and a half months; each course lasts five weeks, and evening classes are offered for working adults.
  • Henry Ford CollegeDay and evening classes run in three consecutive 15-week semesters, with class times adjusted to apprentices' work shifts.
  • Oakland Community CollegeCertificates can be completed by part-time students in four semesters; internships and apprenticeships are available.

Also publishing schedules: Dorsey College-Wayne (15 miles) and Dorsey College-Roseville (18 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Southfield?

Northwestern Technological Institute, Henry Ford College and Dorsey College-Wayne offer certificates or diplomas only; Oakland Community College, Wayne County Community College District and Macomb Community College 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
  • Wayne County Community College DistrictHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) AAS: 64 credits (five semesters); HVAC Short-Term: 3rd Class Refrigeration Certificate: 28 credits; HVAC: Geothermal Technology Certificate: 33 credits
  • Dorsey College-WayneHVAC 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 Southfield

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Southfield 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 Southfield?

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 Southfield also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Southfield?

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 Southfield?

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 Southfield?

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

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Southfield?

Yes. Northwestern Technological Institute (1 miles) and Henry Ford College (10 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.