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HVAC Schools in Hackensack, NJ

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS trains HVAC technicians in Hackensack, and 7 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 Hackensack?

  • Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS in Hackensack, 1 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
  • Eastwick College-Nutley in Nutley, 8 miles away, offers Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology and Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology.
  • Apex Technical School in Queens, NY, 11 miles away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
  • EPA 608: 6 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in New Jersey: a median $74,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Hackensack for What You Need

Closest to HackensackAdult and Continuing Education-BCTS1 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCUNY New York City College of Technology$7,332 a year, in-state (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsApex Technical School200 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathEastwick College-NutleyAssociate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration TechnologyWorking AdultsFortis Institute-WayneEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Hackensack and the Surrounding Area

Hackensack · 1 mi from HackensackPublic, under 2-year

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
29
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Hackensack.

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

Nutley · 8 mi from HackensackPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Eastwick College-Nutley

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$15,848
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
34
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Queens, NY · 11 mi from HackensackPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Apex Technical School

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in NY
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
200
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (200 in 2024–25).

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

Wayne · 11 mi from HackensackPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Fortis Institute-Wayne

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Weekend Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
69
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

East Orange · 13 mi from HackensackPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

National Career Institute

Offers 2 other awards in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
73
conferred 2024–25

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

Brooklyn, NY · 14 mi from HackensackPublic, 4-year

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$7,332
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($7,332); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

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

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTSHackensack1 miles29
Eastwick College-NutleyNutley8 miles$15,8483457%
Apex Technical SchoolQueens, NY11 miles200
Fortis Institute-WayneWayne11 miles69
National Career InstituteEast Orange13 miles73
CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn, NY14 miles$7,332021%
Lincoln Technical Institute-MahwahMahwah15 miles158
Career School of NYStaten Island, NY17 miles20

HVAC programs near Hackensack, 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 Hackensack: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Adult and Continuing Education-BCTSThe full-time program runs about 10 months. Students can join an eight-week, 192-hour work-based internship (four days at work, one day at school) or complete an in-class capstone project instead.
  • Eastwick College-NutleyThe diploma runs 12 months in either a day or an evening schedule.
  • Apex Technical SchoolClasses run full time or part time, with new starts every few weeks.

Also publishing schedules: Fortis Institute-Wayne (11 miles), National Career Institute (13 miles), Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah (15 miles) and Career School of NY (17 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Hackensack?

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS, Apex Technical School and Fortis Institute-Wayne offer certificates or diplomas only; Eastwick College-Nutley and CUNY New York City College of Technology also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Adult and Continuing Education-BCTSHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 1,053 hours (approximately 10 months)
  • Eastwick College-NutleyDiploma in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology: 50 quarter credits; 12 months (day or evening); Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology: 95 quarter credits; 18 months
  • Apex Technical SchoolAir Conditioning and Refrigeration: 900 hours (450 classroom, 450 hands-on); as little as 7 months

HVAC Technician Pay in New Jersey

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in New Jersey (10,330 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Hackensack

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Hackensack Cost?

CUNY New York City College of Technology charges the least, $7,332 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Eastwick College-Nutley charges $15,848. Tools and books cost extra (CUNY New York City College of Technology budgets $1,500 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Hackensack?

It depends on the credential. At Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician runs 1,053 hours (approximately 10 months). 2 of the 8 schools near Hackensack also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Hackensack?

HVAC mechanics and installers in New Jersey earn a median $74,450 a year (BLS, May 2025), 22% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $116,550.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Hackensack?

Apex Technical School scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 200 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Hackensack?

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS, Eastwick College-Nutley and Apex Technical School name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Hackensack?

Yes. Eastwick College-Nutley (8 miles), Fortis Institute-Wayne (11 miles) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah (15 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.