Clinton HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Clinton, NC

Sampson Community College trains HVAC technicians in Clinton, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Clinton?

  • Sampson Community College in Clinton, 2 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma.
  • Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville in Fayetteville, 32 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration Certificate.
  • Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, 34 miles away, offers A/C, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology AAS (A35100) and A/C, Heating, & Refrigeration Diploma (D35100).
  • EPA 608: 3 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in North Carolina: a median $57,260 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Clinton for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Clinton and the Surrounding Area

Clinton · 2 mi from ClintonPublic, 2-year

Sampson Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,877
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
19
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Clinton; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Fayetteville · 32 mi from ClintonPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
48
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Fayetteville · 34 mi from ClintonPublic, 2-year

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,628
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
76
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls

Smithfield · 35 mi from ClintonPublic, 2-year

Johnston Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 5 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,756
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
65
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls

Goldsboro · 35 mi from ClintonPublic, 2-year

Wayne Community College

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$2,566
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
51
conferred 2024–25

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

Raleigh · 50 mi from ClintonPublic, 2-year

Wake Technical Community College

Offers 3 associate degrees, a diploma and 5 certificates in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in NC
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$2,254
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
168
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($2,254); the most HVAC awards nearby (168 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.

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. Distances are straight-line from Clinton.

Sampson Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Sampson Community CollegeClinton2 miles$2,8771956%
Miller-Motte College-FayettevilleFayetteville32 miles48
Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville34 miles$2,6287624%
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield35 miles$2,7566537%
Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro35 miles$2,5665149%
Robeson Community CollegeLumberton44 miles$2,5812133%
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh50 miles$2,25416833%
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville53 miles$2,6001143%

HVAC programs near Clinton, 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 Clinton: Wake Technical Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • Miller-Motte College-FayettevilleThe program is a hybrid of online coursework and on-campus hands-on labs, with rolling start dates every 5 weeks and completion in about 10 months (four terms).
  • Wake Technical Community CollegeDegrees and the diploma run as in-person/online hybrid programs. A fast-track daytime AAS option meets two days a week so students can work in the trade, and an evening certificate is offered.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Clinton?

Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville and Wayne Community College offer certificates or diplomas only; Sampson Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Johnston Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Sampson Community CollegeAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree: 67-68 credit hours; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma: 37 credit hours; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate: 17 credit hours
  • Miller-Motte College-FayettevilleHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration Certificate: 50 quarter credit hours; about 10 months
  • Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeA/C, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology AAS (A35100): 67 credits (5 semesters)

HVAC Technician Pay in North Carolina

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in North Carolina (15,230 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Clinton

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Clinton Cost?

Wake Technical Community College charges the least, $2,254 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Sampson Community College charges $2,877. Tools and books cost extra (Wake Technical Community College budgets $1,648 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Clinton?

It depends on the credential. At Sampson Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree runs 67-68 credit hours. 6 of the 8 schools near Clinton also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Clinton?

HVAC mechanics and installers in North Carolina earn a median $57,260 a year (BLS, May 2025), 6% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $77,160.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Clinton?

Wake Technical Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 168 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Wayne Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Clinton?

Sampson Community College, Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville and Wayne Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Clinton?

Yes. Wake Technical Community College (50 miles) publishes 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.