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HVAC Schools in Ellisville, MS

Jones County Junior College trains HVAC technicians in Ellisville, and 3 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Is There an HVAC School in Ellisville?

  • Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, in town away, offers Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, AAS and Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, Technical Certificate.
  • Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, 56 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology AAS and Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Technical Certificate.
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, 57 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology AAS and Heating, A/C, and Refrigeration Diploma.
  • HVAC pay in Mississippi: a median $48,680 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Ellisville for What You Need

Closest to EllisvilleJones County Junior CollegeCampus in EllisvilleLowest TuitionPearl River Community College$3,700 a year, in-state (2024–25)Degree PathMississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegeHeating and Air Conditioning Technology, AAS

HVAC Schools in Ellisville and the Surrounding Area

Ellisville · under 1 mi from EllisvillePublic, 2-year

Jones County Junior College

Offers an associate degree, 2 certificates and one other award in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,806
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
30
conferred 2024–25

The only campus on this list inside Ellisville; the most HVAC awards nearby (30 in 2024–25).

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

Poplarville · 56 mi from EllisvillePublic, 2-year

Pearl River Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,700
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
27
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($3,700).

Covers Ductwork

Perkinston · 57 mi from EllisvillePublic, 2-year

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,250
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

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

Decatur · 59 mi from EllisvillePublic, 2-year

East Central Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,160
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
14
conferred 2024–25

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · 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 Ellisville.

Jones County Junior College and 3 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Jones County Junior CollegeEllisvillein town$4,8063041%
Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville56 miles$3,7002737%
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePerkinston57 miles$4,250848%
East Central Community CollegeDecatur59 miles$4,1601436%

HVAC programs near Ellisville, 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 Ellisville: When Programs Meet

  • Jones County Junior CollegeAwards run from two 4-week ammonia refrigeration classes to two, three or four semesters for the career certificate, technical certificate and associate degree.
  • Pearl River Community CollegeThe program starts each fall and spring semester at the Poplarville Campus and each fall at the Forrest County Campus.
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegeThe program runs at the Harrison County Campus in four semesters: two for the certificate, a third for the diploma and a fourth of general education for the associate degree.

HVAC Technician Pay in Mississippi

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Mississippi (2,700 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Ellisville

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Ellisville Cost?

Pearl River Community College charges the least, $3,700 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Jones County Junior College charges $4,806. Tools and books cost extra (Pearl River Community College budgets $1,350 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Ellisville?

It depends on the credential. At East Central Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating & Air Conditioning Technology Technical Certificate runs 45 hours. 4 of the 4 schools near Ellisville also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Ellisville?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Mississippi earn a median $48,680 a year (BLS, May 2025), 20% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $76,240.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Ellisville?

Pearl River Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 27 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Jones County Junior College ranks second.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.