Is There an HVAC School in Centerville?
- Fortis College-Centerville in Centerville, in town away, offers HVACR Diploma.
- Sinclair Community College in Dayton, 9 miles away, offers HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service Certificate (LCHS.S.CRT).
- Warren County Career Center in Lebanon, 11 miles away, offers HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning).
- EPA 608: 6 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 Centerville for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Centerville and the Surrounding Area
Fortis College-Centerville
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $14,440 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 43 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Centerville; the most HVAC awards nearby (43 in 2024–25).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
Sinclair Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,675 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 5 HVAC schools here ($3,675).
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork
Warren County Career Center
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 9 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Clark State College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,393 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 31 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Centerville.
Fortis College-Centerville and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-CentervilleCenterville | in town | $14,440 | 43 | |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton | 9 miles | $3,675 | 8 | 41% |
| Warren County Career CenterLebanon | 11 miles | 9 | ||
| Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMonroe | 20 miles | 33 | ||
| Clark State CollegeSpringfield | 26 miles | $4,393 | 31 | 22% |
| Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati | 28 miles | 20 | ||
| Fortis College-CincinnatiCincinnati | 29 miles | $14,763 | 41 | |
| Edison State Community CollegePiqua | 36 miles | $4,499 | 0 | 38% |
HVAC programs near Centerville, 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 Centerville: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Warren County Career CenterThe 600-hour program runs about 10 months on an evening schedule.
- Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsThe adult program is full-time and in person. The next listed evening cohort runs March 1, 2027 to February 2, 2028, Monday through Thursday with occasional Fridays, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the LeSourdsville Campus.
- Clark State CollegeThe published course sequence runs five semesters, including a summer term, for full-time students; part-time students typically need additional semesters.
Also publishing schedules: Great Oaks Career Campuses (28 miles) and Edison State Community College (36 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Centerville?
Fortis College-Centerville, Sinclair Community College and Warren County Career Center offer certificates or diplomas only; Clark State College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Fortis College-CentervilleHVACR Diploma: as little as 48 instructional weeks
- Sinclair Community CollegeHVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service Certificate (LCHS.S.CRT): 30-31 credit hours
- Warren County Career CenterHVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning): 600 hours; 10 months
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 Centerville
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Centerville Cost?
Sinclair Community College charges the least, $3,675 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Fortis College-Cincinnati charges $14,763. Tools and books cost extra (Sinclair Community College budgets $696 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Centerville?
It depends on the credential. At Fortis College-Centerville, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVACR Diploma runs as little as 48 instructional weeks. 1 of the 8 schools near Centerville also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Centerville?
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 Centerville?
Sinclair Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 8 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Fortis College-Centerville ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Centerville?
Fortis College-Centerville, Sinclair Community College and Warren County Career Center name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Centerville?
Yes. Warren County Career Center (11 miles) and Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (20 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
HVAC Programs Near Centerville but Farther Out
- Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua37 miles
- Interactive College of Technology-Newport, Newport, KY42 miles
- Gateway Community and Technical College, Florence, KY53 miles
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
