Wayne HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Wayne, MI

Dorsey College-Wayne trains HVAC technicians in Wayne, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Wayne?

Best HVAC Schools in Wayne for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Wayne and the Surrounding Area

Wayne · under 1 mi from WaynePrivate 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

The only campus on this list inside Wayne; some coursework online.

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

Canton · 3 mi from WaynePrivate 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

Dearborn · 8 mi from WaynePublic, 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 · 13 mi from WaynePrivate 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

Ann Arbor · 14 mi from WaynePublic, 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 lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($2,736); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial

Southfield · 16 mi from WaynePrivate 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 · 17 mi from WaynePublic, 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 Wayne.

Dorsey College-Wayne and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Dorsey College-WayneWaynein town$16,9903150%
MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton)Canton3 miles$17,943137
Henry Ford CollegeDearborn8 miles$3,568217%
Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven13 miles$16,9902848%
Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor14 miles$2,7363933%
Northwestern Technological InstituteSouthfield16 miles469
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit17 miles$3,1121522%
Macomb Community CollegeWarren27 miles$3,6602318%

HVAC programs near Wayne, 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 Wayne: 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 (16 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Wayne?

Dorsey College-Wayne, MIAT College of Technology (now Universal Technical Institute - Canton) and Henry Ford College offer certificates or diplomas only; Washtenaw 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.

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 Wayne

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Wayne 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 Wayne?

It depends on the credential. At Dorsey College-Wayne, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC Systems Technician Certificate runs 36 quarter credits; 36 weeks of contact time over about 9 months. 3 of the 8 schools near Wayne also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Wayne?

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 Wayne?

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 Wayne?

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

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Wayne?

Yes. Henry Ford College (8 miles) and Northwestern Technological Institute (16 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.