Cincinnati HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Cincinnati, OH

3 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Interactive College of Technology-Newport, Butler Technology and Career Development Schools and Warren County Career Center.
  • Interactive College of Technology-Newport in Newport, KY, 4 miles away, offers HVAC Residential.
  • Fortis College-Cincinnati in Cincinnati, 10 miles away, offers HVACR Diploma.
  • Great Oaks Career Campuses in Cincinnati, 12 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning.
  • EPA 608: 6 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area: a median $62,240 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Cincinnati: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Interactive College of Technology-NewportThe Newport campus offers day and evening classes, and students can train at their own pace. The program includes a 135-hour externship with a partner company.
  • Great Oaks Career CampusesThe program runs September through May, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The next class starts September 2026.
  • 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.

Also publishing schedules: Warren County Career Center (29 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Cincinnati

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Interactive College of Technology-NewportNewport, KY4 miles$10,97043
Fortis College-CincinnatiCincinnati10 miles$14,76341
Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati12 miles20
Gateway Community and Technical CollegeFlorence, KY14 miles$4,7287759%
Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMonroe21 miles33
Warren County Career CenterLebanon29 miles9
Fortis College-CentervilleCenterville40 miles$14,44043
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton46 miles$3,675841%

HVAC programs near Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Cincinnati: Gateway Community and Technical College and 7 Others

Florence, KY · 14 mi from CincinnatiPublic, 2-year

Gateway Community and Technical College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 8 certificates in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in KY
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,728
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
77
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (77 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning

Newport, KY · 4 mi from CincinnatiPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Interactive College of Technology-Newport

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$10,970
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
43
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Cincinnati; evening or weekend classes.

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

Centerville · 40 mi from CincinnatiPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Fortis College-Centerville

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$14,440
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
43
conferred 2024–25

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

Monroe · 21 mi from CincinnatiPublic, under 2-year

Butler Technology and Career Development Schools

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
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

Dayton · 46 mi from CincinnatiPublic, 4-year

Sinclair Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
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

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

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Cincinnati?

Interactive College of Technology-Newport, Fortis College-Cincinnati and Great Oaks Career Campuses offer certificates or diplomas only; Gateway Community and Technical College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Cincinnati

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (2,950 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Cincinnati

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?

It depends on the credential. At Fortis College-Cincinnati, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVACR Diploma runs as little as 48 instructional weeks. 1 of the 8 schools near Cincinnati also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Cincinnati?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area earn a median $62,240 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $96,400.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Cincinnati?

Gateway Community and Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 77 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Interactive College of Technology-Newport ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Cincinnati?

Interactive College of Technology-Newport, Fortis College-Cincinnati and Butler Technology and Career Development Schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Cincinnati?

Yes. Interactive College of Technology-Newport (4 miles), Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (21 miles) and Warren County Career Center (29 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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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.