What Are the Best HVAC Schools in New York?
- Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood) offers HVAC/R AAS and HVAC/R one-year certificate.
- Apex Technical School (Queens) offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
- Monroe Community College (Rochester) offers Air Conditioning Technology: Heating and Ventilation AAS.
- Tuition and fees run from $6,006 to $8,892 a year (2024–25).
- 4 of 15 New York programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- New York HVAC technicians earn a median $74,430 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Suffolk County Community College Leads the New York HVAC School Rankings
| # | School | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk County Community CollegeBrentwood | $6,630 | 55 | 29% |
| 2 | Apex Technical SchoolQueens | $18,379 program | 200 | |
| 3 | Monroe Community CollegeRochester | $6,006 | 22 | 27% |
| 4 | Electrical and HVAC/R Training CenterCopiague | $11,230 program | 115 | |
| 5 | Mohawk Valley Community CollegeUtica | $6,218 | 20 | 38% |
| 6 | Erie 1 BOCESCheektowaga | 55 | ||
| 7 | SUNY College of Technology at DelhiDelhi | $8,772 | 21 | 45% |
| 8 | Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy | $6,796 | 37 | 35% |
| 9 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCESLiverpool | $8,948 program | 35 | |
| 10 | SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred | $8,892 | 34 | 55% |
| 11 | SUNY Erie Community CollegeWilliamsville | $6,100 | 26 | 28% |
| 12 | Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeJohnstown | $6,198 | 5 | 40% |
| 13 | Career School of NYStaten Island | $17,370 program | 20 | |
| 14 | SUNY College of Technology at CantonCanton | $8,742 | 0 | 38% |
| 15 | CUNY New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn | $7,332 | 0 | 21% |
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 New York HVAC Schools
Each New York 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 New York by Goal
HVAC Programs in New York Near West Seneca, Alfred and Brooklyn
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.
- West SenecaErie 1 BOCES and SUNY Erie Community College
- AlfredSUNY College of Technology at Alfred
- BrooklynCUNY New York City College of Technology
- CopiagueElectrical and HVAC/R Training Center
- DelhiSUNY College of Technology at Delhi
- JohnstownFulton-Montgomery Community College
- LiverpoolOnondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
- QueensApex Technical School
HVAC Schools in New York, School by School
1Suffolk County Community College
Offers an associate degree, a certificate and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,630 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 55 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
2Apex Technical School
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 200 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
3Monroe Community College
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,006 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 22 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
4Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 115 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
5Mohawk Valley Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,218 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
6Erie 1 BOCES
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 55 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
7SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $8,772 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
8Hudson Valley Community College
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,796 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 37 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
9Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 35 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
10SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $8,892 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 34 conferred 2024–25
Covers Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
11SUNY Erie Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,100 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 26 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
12Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $6,198 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 5 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
13Career School of NY
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 20 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
14SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $8,742 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 3 certificates and degrees
Covers Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
15CUNY New York City College of Technology
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $7,332 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
What HVAC School Costs in New York: $6,006 to $8,892 a Year
Among the 10 New York HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $6,006 at Monroe Community College to $8,892 at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred. See HVAC School Cost in New York for tools, books and ways to cut costs.
| School | City | Tuition and fees, 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College | Rochester | $6,006 (in-state) |
| SUNY Erie Community College | Williamsville | $6,100 (in-district) |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown | $6,198 (in-state) |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica | $6,218 (in-state) |
| Suffolk County Community College | Brentwood | $6,630 (in-state) |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy | $6,796 (in-state) |
The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.
Evening HVAC Classes in New York: 4 Programs
Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.
- Career School of NYThe program is delivered hybrid, with a Monday-Friday day schedule (about 8 months) or a Monday-Thursday evening schedule from 3 to 10 p.m. (about 12 months).
- Electrical and HVAC/R Training CenterDay sessions run Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (about 20 weeks); evening sessions run Monday-Friday 6 to 10:30 p.m. (about 27 weeks).
- Erie 1 BOCESStudents can choose a day section (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., January to April 2027) or an evening section (5:00 to 9:30 p.m., February to June 2027); an off-site internship is required.
- Suffolk County Community CollegeDegree courses are offered in day, evening and weekend formats; the free heat pump course meets Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
HVAC Technician Salary in New York: The New York Area Pays the Most
For pay by metro area and job, see HVAC Technician Salary in New York.
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York–Newark–Jersey City | $77,990 | $108,780 | 21,820 |
| Syracuse | $66,600 | $96,780 | 970 |
| Albany–Schenectady–Troy | $66,040 | $97,810 | 1,450 |
| Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh | $65,530 | $92,900 | 1,150 |
| Ithaca | $64,690 | $92,450 | 120 |
| Rochester | $63,570 | $91,190 | 1,850 |
| Watertown–Fort Drum | $62,850 | $83,560 | 130 |
| Elmira | $62,400 | $84,720 | 80 |
| Buffalo–Cheektowaga | $62,180 | $91,820 | 1,370 |
| Binghamton | $62,020 | $87,710 | 380 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in New York (24,430 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
HVAC Schools by City in New York
HVAC Schools in Nearby States
HVAC Schools in New York: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in New York?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the New York schools on this page run from $6,006 to $8,892 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in New York?
BLS estimates a median of $74,430 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in New York (May 2025), across 24,430 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560 and the top 10% more than $100,680.
What Is the Best HVAC School in New York?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Suffolk County Community College ranks first among New York schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Apex Technical School. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in New York?
15 schools have a current HVAC program in New York, each checked against the school's own program page, and 8 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 13 New York schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in New York?
Monroe Community College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among New York HVAC schools with federal figures: $6,006 for a full-time year (in-state). SUNY Erie Community College ($6,100) and Fulton-Montgomery Community College ($6,198) follow.
Are There Evening HVAC Classes in New York?
Yes. 4 HVAC programs in New York publish evening classes, including Career School of NY, Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center and Erie 1 BOCES.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in New York?
Apex Technical School, Erie 1 BOCES and Mohawk Valley Community College and 1 other New York 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 New York and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 15 New York 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.