Is There an HVAC School in Albuquerque?
- Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, 3 miles away, offers Residential HVAC Certificate of Completion and Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance Certificate of Completion.
- Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, 50 miles away, offers HVAC and Plumbing Technologies Certificate.
- EPA 608: 1 of these 2 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area: a median $57,110 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Albuquerque for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Albuquerque and the Surrounding Area
Central New Mexico Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,060 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 27 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Albuquerque; the most HVAC awards nearby (27 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.
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Santa Fe Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,851 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($1,851); evening or weekend classes.
Covers Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · 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 Albuquerque.
Central New Mexico Community College and 1 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque | 3 miles | $2,060 | 27 | 31% |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe | 50 miles | $1,851 | 0 | 23% |
HVAC programs near Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque: Santa Fe Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends
- Central New Mexico Community CollegeStudents can finish the residential certificate in as little as two terms, add a third term for the commercial/industrial certificate, and complete the AAS in five full-time terms; the certificates stack into the degree.
- Santa Fe Community CollegeThe certificate runs as a two-semester cohort starting in the fall, with courses in 8-week blocks and evening classes for working students.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Albuquerque?
Santa Fe Community College offers certificates or diplomas only; Central New Mexico Community College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Central New Mexico Community CollegeResidential HVAC Certificate of Completion: 23 credit hours minimum (2 terms); Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance Certificate of Completion: 47 credit hours minimum; Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS: 65 credit hours minimum (5 terms full-time)
- Santa Fe Community CollegeHVAC and Plumbing Technologies Certificate: 22 credits (2 semesters)
HVAC Technician Pay Around Albuquerque
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area (1,000 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Albuquerque
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Albuquerque Cost?
Santa Fe Community College charges the least, $1,851 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Central New Mexico Community College charges $2,060. Tools and books cost extra (Santa Fe Community College budgets $1,235 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Albuquerque?
It depends on the credential. At Central New Mexico Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Residential HVAC Certificate of Completion runs 23 credit hours minimum (2 terms). 1 of the 2 schools near Albuquerque also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Albuquerque?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area earn a median $57,110 a year (BLS, May 2025), 6% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $75,770.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Albuquerque?
Central New Mexico Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 27 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Santa Fe Community College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Albuquerque?
Central New Mexico Community College names EPA 608 preparation or testing on its HVAC program page.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Albuquerque?
Yes. Santa Fe Community College (50 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 2 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.