Wilson HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Wilson, NC

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

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Is There an HVAC School in Wilson?

  • Wilson Community College in Wilson, 2 miles away, offers A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100) and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100).
  • Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, 23 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Comfort Cooling Certificate.
  • Johnston Community College in Smithfield, 28 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 4 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 Wilson for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Wilson and the Surrounding Area

Wilson · 2 mi from WilsonPublic, 2-year

Wilson Community College

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

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,572
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
3
conferred 2024–25

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

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

Goldsboro · 23 mi from WilsonPublic, 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

Smithfield · 28 mi from WilsonPublic, 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

Winterville · 32 mi from WilsonPublic, 2-year

Pitt Community College

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

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,580
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
36
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Raleigh · 37 mi from WilsonPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
85
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

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

Raleigh · 44 mi from WilsonPublic, 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 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

Henderson · 51 mi from WilsonPublic, 2-year

Vance-Granville Community College

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

  • Lowest Tuition in NC
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$1,944
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
23
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($1,944); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial

Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Wilson.

Wilson Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Wilson Community CollegeWilson2 miles$2,572327%
Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro23 miles$2,5665149%
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield28 miles$2,7566537%
Pitt Community CollegeWinterville32 miles$2,5803635%
Miller-Motte College-RaleighRaleigh37 miles85
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh44 miles$2,25416833%
Martin Community CollegeWilliamston47 miles$2,5231139%
Vance-Granville Community CollegeHenderson51 miles$1,9442353%

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

  • Miller-Motte College-RaleighThe 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 Wilson?

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

  • Wilson Community CollegeA.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100): five semesters; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100): three semesters
  • Johnston Community CollegeAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree: 68 credit hours; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma: 37 credit hours; Fundamentals of HVAC Certificate: 16 credit hours
  • Miller-Motte College-RaleighHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration Certificate: 50 quarter credit hours; about 10 months

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 Wilson

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Wilson Cost?

Vance-Granville Community College charges the least, $1,944 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Johnston Community College charges $2,756. Tools and books cost extra (Vance-Granville Community College budgets $1,470 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Wilson?

It depends on the credential. At Wilson Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100) runs five semesters. 6 of the 8 schools near Wilson also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Wilson?

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 Wilson?

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. Vance-Granville Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Wilson?

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

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Wilson?

Yes. Wake Technical Community College (44 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.