Is There an HVAC School in Poplarville?
- Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, in town 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, 23 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology AAS and Heating, A/C, and Refrigeration Diploma.
- Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, 56 miles away, offers Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, AAS and Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, Technical Certificate.
- HVAC pay in Mississippi: a median $48,680 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Poplarville for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Poplarville and the Surrounding Area
Pearl River Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,700 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 27 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Poplarville; the lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($3,700).
Covers Ductwork
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,250 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
Jones County Junior College
Offers an associate degree, 2 certificates and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,806 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 30 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (30 in 2024–25).
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Poplarville.
Pearl River Community College and 2 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville | in town | $3,700 | 27 | 37% |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePerkinston | 23 miles | $4,250 | 8 | 48% |
| Jones County Junior CollegeEllisville | 56 miles | $4,806 | 30 | 41% |
HVAC programs near Poplarville, 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 Poplarville: When Programs Meet
- 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.
- 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.
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 Poplarville
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Poplarville 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 Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Poplarville?
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 Poplarville?
Jones County Junior College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 30 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Pearl River Community College ranks second.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 3 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.