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HVAC Schools in Wilmington, NC

There are 3 HVAC schools in and around Wilmington, all within 60 miles. The closest is Cape Fear Community College (4 miles).

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Which HVAC Schools in Wilmington Should You Compare?

  • Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, 4 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100) and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate (C35100).
  • Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, 48 miles away, offers Associate in Applied Science (A35100) and Diploma (D35100).
  • Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, 52 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100) and Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (D35100).
  • HVAC pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area: a median $49,860 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Compare HVAC Programs Near Wilmington

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmington4 miles$2,7484734%
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville48 miles$2,5123449%
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville52 miles$2,6001143%

HVAC programs near Wilmington, 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 Wilmington for What You Need

Closest to WilmingtonCape Fear Community College4 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCoastal Carolina Community College$2,512 a year, in-state (2024–25)Degree PathSoutheastern Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science (A35100)

HVAC Schools in Wilmington: Coastal Carolina Community College and 2 Others

Jacksonville · 48 mi from WilmingtonPublic, 2-year

Coastal Carolina Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,512
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
34
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($2,512); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Wilmington · 4 mi from WilmingtonPublic, 2-year

Cape Fear Community College

Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Diploma Program
Tuition / year
$2,748
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
47
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Wilmington; the most HVAC awards nearby (47 in 2024–25).

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

Whiteville · 52 mi from WilmingtonPublic, 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 Wilmington.

HVAC Classes in Wilmington: Coastal Carolina Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • Cape Fear Community CollegeThe program works with local apprenticeship partners, including Dixon's Service Company, Down East Heating Air Conditioning, Salt Air Heating Cooling Electrical and Tim's Heating Air Conditioning.
  • Coastal Carolina Community CollegeThe Basic Refrigeration Certificate is offered every year in the evening program; certificates run only as demand warrants.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Wilmington

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Wilmington, NC metro area (710 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Wilmington

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Wilmington Cost?

Coastal Carolina Community College charges the least, $2,512 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Cape Fear Community College charges $2,748. Tools and books cost extra (Coastal Carolina Community College budgets $1,292 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Wilmington?

It depends on the credential. At Coastal Carolina Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Associate in Applied Science (A35100) runs 65 semester hours. 2 of the 3 schools near Wilmington also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Wilmington?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Wilmington, NC metro area earn a median $49,860 a year (BLS, May 2025), 18% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $73,270.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Wilmington?

Coastal Carolina Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 34 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Cape Fear Community College ranks second.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Wilmington?

Yes. Coastal Carolina Community College (48 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 3 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.