What Are the Best HVAC Schools in Missouri?
- Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (Kansas City) offers Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning AAS and Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Certificate.
- Ranken Technical College (St. Louis) offers HVACR Technology Associate of Technology and HVACR Technology Associate of Science.
- Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield) offers Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning AAS and Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate.
- Tuition and fees run from $3,048 to $18,008 a year (2024–25).
- 8 of 15 Missouri programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Missouri HVAC technicians earn a median $59,950 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Leads the Missouri HVAC School Rankings
| # | School | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City | $3,630 | 78 | 34% |
| 2 | Ranken Technical CollegeSt. Louis | $18,008 | 76 | 53% |
| 3 | Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield | $4,512 | 55 | 33% |
| 4 | Pinnacle Career InstituteKansas City | $23,464 program | 119 | |
| 5 | American Trade SchoolSaint Ann | $36,350 program | 51 | |
| 6 | East Central CollegeUnion | $4,272 | 20 | 48% |
| 7 | State Technical College of MissouriLinn | $8,160 | 39 | 84% |
| 8 | Midwest Technical Institute-MissouriSpringfield | $16,195 program | 43 | |
| 9 | Mineral Area CollegePark Hills | $5,660 | 6 | 49% |
| 10 | Crowder CollegeNeosho | $6,180 | 5 | 49% |
| 11 | Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin | $10,690 program | 7 | |
| 12 | Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff | $4,950 | 10 | 33% |
| 13 | Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau | 2 | ||
| 14 | St Charles Community CollegeWentzville | $3,048 | 0 | 25% |
| Poplar Bluff Technical Career CenterPoplar Bluff |
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
How We Ranked Missouri HVAC Schools
Each Missouri school with a verified, current HVAC program and federal figures gets a percentile score among its in-state peers: program size (35%, HVAC awards conferred), cost (25%, lowest tuition and fees), completion (25%, school-wide graduation rate) and credential ladder (15%, both certificates and associate degrees awarded). Federal data can't measure instructors or lab equipment, so visit the lab before you enroll.
Best HVAC Schools in Missouri by Goal
HVAC Programs in Missouri Near Kansas City, Poplar Bluff and Springfield
Lab days are easier to keep up with at a campus you can reach, so start with the city you can commute from. Each program is grouped with the nearest city guide within 45 miles.
- Kansas CityMetropolitan Community College-Kansas City and Pinnacle Career Institute
- Poplar BluffPoplar Bluff Technical Career Center and Three Rivers College
- SpringfieldMidwest Technical Institute-Missouri and Ozarks Technical Community College
- Cape GirardeauCape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
- JoplinFranklin Technology Center Adult Education
- LinnState Technical College of Missouri
- NeoshoCrowder College
- Park HillsMineral Area College
HVAC Schools in Missouri, School by School
1Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,630 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 78 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Commercial
2Ranken Technical College
Offers 2 associate degrees and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $18,008 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 76 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
3Ozarks Technical Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,512 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 55 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
4Pinnacle Career Institute
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 119 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Ductwork
5American Trade School
Offers 3 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 3 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 51 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
6East Central College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,272 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
7State Technical College of Missouri
- Tuition / year
- $8,160 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 39 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
8Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 43 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
9Mineral Area College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,660 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 6 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Heat pumps · Controls
10Crowder College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,180 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 5 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Controls · Ductwork
11Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 7 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
12Three Rivers College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,950 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 10 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial
13Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Offers a certificate and one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 2 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heat pumps · Ductwork · Commercial
14St Charles Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,048 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
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.
What HVAC School Costs in Missouri: $3,048 to $18,008 a Year
Among the 9 Missouri HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $3,048 at St Charles Community College to $18,008 at Ranken Technical College.
| School | City | Tuition and fees, 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| St Charles Community College | Wentzville | $3,048 (in-district) |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City | $3,630 (in-district) |
| East Central College | Union | $4,272 (in-district) |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | $4,512 (in-district) |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | $4,950 (in-district) |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills | $5,660 (in-district) |
The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.
Evening HVAC Classes in Missouri: 4 Programs
Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.
- Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterThe day program runs August to May, Monday through Friday, in a morning block (8:25-10:50 a.m.) or afternoon block (12:05-2:45 p.m.), with community college credit available and high school juniors, seniors and adults eligible. A separate 33-week evening certificate is offered.
- East Central CollegeHVAC courses run in a block schedule with a morning (day) or evening part-time pathway; the certificate takes two semesters by day or three in the evening.
- Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationEvening program, Monday through Thursday 5-10 p.m. in person plus 4 hybrid hours per week, running August 10, 2026 to April 8, 2027.
- Ranken Technical CollegeThe day program is a full-time, four-semester program that includes three employer-sponsored internships. An evening certificate meets Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the St. Louis and Ranken Southeast locations.
HVAC Technician Salary in Missouri: The St. Louis Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $63,000 | $100,180 | 2,980 |
| Kansas City | $62,680 | $88,760 | 3,010 |
| St. Joseph | $61,910 | $85,880 | 170 |
| Columbia | $58,880 | $82,870 | 330 |
| Jefferson City | $58,180 | $107,240 | 190 |
| Springfield | $56,410 | $78,710 | 690 |
| Joplin | $55,360 | $81,980 | 210 |
| Cape Girardeau | $47,150 | $72,690 | 110 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Missouri (7,220 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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HVAC Schools in Missouri: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Missouri?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the Missouri schools on this page run from $3,048 to $18,008 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Missouri?
BLS estimates a median of $59,950 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Missouri (May 2025), across 7,220 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,180 and the top 10% more than $88,760.
What Is the Best HVAC School in Missouri?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ranks first among Missouri schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Ranken Technical College. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Missouri?
15 schools have a current HVAC program in Missouri, each checked against the school's own program page, and 7 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 15 Missouri schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in Missouri?
St Charles Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among Missouri HVAC schools with federal figures: $3,048 for a full-time year (in-district). Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ($3,630) and East Central College ($4,272) follow.
Are There Evening HVAC Classes in Missouri?
Yes. 4 HVAC programs in Missouri publish evening classes, including Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, East Central College and Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Missouri?
American Trade School, Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center and Crowder College and 5 other Missouri schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Missouri and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 15 Missouri schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.