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HVAC Schools in Brecksville, OH

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center trains HVAC technicians in Brecksville, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Is There an HVAC School in Brecksville?

  • Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville, 3 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  • Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights, 12 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R).
  • Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland, 13 miles away, offers Sheet Metal Service, Certificate of Proficiency.
  • EPA 608: 7 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Ohio: a median $62,510 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Brecksville for What You Need

Closest to BrecksvilleCuyahoga Valley Career Center3 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCuyahoga Community College District$3,249 a year, in-district (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsPolaris Career Center61 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Working AdultsOhio Business College-SheffieldEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Brecksville and the Surrounding Area

Brecksville · 3 mi from BrecksvillePublic, under 2-year

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
34
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Brecksville.

Covers EPA 608 · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Middleburg Heights · 12 mi from BrecksvillePublic, under 2-year

Polaris Career Center

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in OH
  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
61
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (61 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Cleveland · 13 mi from BrecksvillePublic, 2-year

Cuyahoga Community College District

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in OH
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$3,249
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($3,249).

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

Cuyahoga Falls · 14 mi from BrecksvillePrivate for-profit, 2-year

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$14,596
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
45
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Medina · 18 mi from BrecksvillePublic, under 2-year

Medina County Career Center

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
16
conferred 2024–25

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

Lorain · 25 mi from BrecksvillePrivate for-profit, 2-year

Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in OH
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$11,534
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
61
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · 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 Brecksville.

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterBrecksville3 miles34
Polaris Career CenterMiddleburg Heights12 miles61
Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland13 miles$3,249031%
Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls14 miles$14,59645
Medina County Career CenterMedina18 miles16
Ohio Business College-SheffieldLorain25 miles$11,5346173%
Portage Lakes Career CenterUniontown26 miles15
Auburn Career CenterConcord Township31 miles21

HVAC programs near Brecksville, 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 Brecksville: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterTwo fall 2026 sections are listed: September 14, 2026 to April 7, 2027, and October 13, 2026 to May 4, 2027. HVAC Basic must be completed before further coursework unless an instructor approves.
  • Polaris Career CenterThe adult program runs Monday through Thursday, either days (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., about 20 weeks) or evenings (5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., about 35 weeks), with fall and spring day starts and a fall evening start.
  • Cuyahoga Community College DistrictThe certificate is the classroom portion of a five-year registered sheet metal apprenticeship; the union must admit students first, and all classes are held at the apprentices' training center.

Also publishing schedules: Medina County Career Center (18 miles), Ohio Business College-Sheffield (25 miles) and Portage Lakes Career Center (26 miles). See each profile for times.

How Long HVAC Programs Near Brecksville Take

HVAC Technician Pay in Ohio

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Ohio (14,150 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Brecksville

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Brecksville Cost?

Cuyahoga Community College District charges the least, $3,249 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls charges $14,596. Tools and books cost extra (Cuyahoga Community College District budgets $1,700 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Brecksville?

It depends on the credential. At Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning runs 200 hours. Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Brecksville?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Ohio earn a median $62,510 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $98,310.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Brecksville?

Ohio Business College-Sheffield scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 61 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Polaris Career Center ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Brecksville?

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Polaris Career Center and Cuyahoga Community College District name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Brecksville?

Yes. Polaris Career Center (12 miles) and Ohio Business College-Sheffield (25 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Ohio?

Ohio HVAC training costs $4,680 to $10,716 at adult career centers, $3,675 to $5,870 a year at colleges, and $11,534 to $16,699 a year at private schools.

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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.