Lumberton HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Lumberton, NC

2 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Lumberton publish evening or weekend classes, so you can keep a day job while you train.

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Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Lumberton After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Florence-Darlington Technical College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
  • Robeson Community College in Lumberton, 3 miles away, offers Associate Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology, AAS and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma.
  • Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, 25 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100) and Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (D35100).
  • Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, 31 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).

HVAC Classes in Lumberton: 2 Schools Teach 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).
  • Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeBoth the associate degree and the certificate list day and evening class times.
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeThe residential certificate starts in the fall semester only and publishes a two-semester daytime plan and a four-semester nighttime plan. The commercial certificate is a one-semester follow-on for students who have finished the residential certificate.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Lumberton

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Robeson Community CollegeLumberton3 miles$2,5812133%
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville25 miles$2,6001143%
Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville31 miles$2,6287624%
Miller-Motte College-FayettevilleFayetteville34 miles48
Richmond Community CollegeHamlet44 miles$1,9562746%
Sampson Community CollegeClinton45 miles$2,8771956%
Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC53 miles$4,6363934%
Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC58 miles$4,4685238%

HVAC programs near Lumberton, 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.

Best HVAC Schools in Lumberton for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Lumberton: Richmond Community College and 7 Others

Hamlet · 44 mi from LumbertonPublic, 2-year

Richmond Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$1,956
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
27
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($1,956); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Fayetteville · 31 mi from LumbertonPublic, 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

The most HVAC awards nearby (76 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Clinton · 45 mi from LumbertonPublic, 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

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Lumberton · 3 mi from LumbertonPublic, 2-year

Robeson Community College

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,581
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
21
conferred 2024–25

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

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

Fayetteville · 34 mi from LumbertonPrivate 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

Florence, SC · 53 mi from LumbertonPublic, 2-year

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,636
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
39
conferred 2024–25

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

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

Whiteville · 25 mi from LumbertonPublic, 2-year

Southeastern Community College

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,600
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
11
conferred 2024–25

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 Lumberton.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Lumberton?

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

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 Lumberton

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Lumberton Cost?

Richmond Community College charges the least, $1,956 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Florence-Darlington Technical College charges $4,636. Tools and books cost extra (Richmond Community College budgets $1,000 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Lumberton?

It depends on the credential. At Robeson Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Associate Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology, AAS runs 71 credit hours. 6 of the 8 schools near Lumberton also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Lumberton?

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 Lumberton?

Richmond Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 27 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Fayetteville Technical Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Lumberton?

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

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Lumberton?

Yes. Florence-Darlington Technical College (53 miles) and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (58 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.