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HVAC Schools in Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District trains HVAC technicians in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland?

  • Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland, 1 miles away, offers Sheet Metal Service, Certificate of Proficiency.
  • Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville, 10 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  • Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights, 11 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R).
  • EPA 608: 7 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area: a median $62,790 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Cleveland for What You Need

Closest to ClevelandCuyahoga Community College District1 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsPolaris Career Center61 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Working AdultsOhio Business College-SheffieldEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Cleveland and the Surrounding Area

Cleveland · 1 mi from ClevelandPublic, 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 closest campus to Cleveland; the lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($3,249).

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

Brecksville · 10 mi from ClevelandPublic, 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

Covers EPA 608 · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Middleburg Heights · 11 mi from ClevelandPublic, 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

Lorain · 21 mi from ClevelandPrivate 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

Medina · 25 mi from ClevelandPublic, 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

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

Cuyahoga Community College District and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland1 miles$3,249031%
Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterBrecksville10 miles34
Polaris Career CenterMiddleburg Heights11 miles61
Ohio Business College-SheffieldLorain21 miles$11,5346173%
Medina County Career CenterMedina25 miles16
Auburn Career CenterConcord Township25 miles21
Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls26 miles$14,59645
Portage Lakes Career CenterUniontown39 miles15

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

Also publishing schedules: Ohio Business College-Sheffield (21 miles), Medina County Career Center (25 miles) and Portage Lakes Career Center (39 miles). See each profile for times.

How Long HVAC Programs Near Cleveland Take

HVAC Technician Pay Around Cleveland

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Cleveland, OH metro area (2,610 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Cleveland

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

It depends on the credential. At Cuyahoga Community College District, the closest program that publishes lengths, Sheet Metal Service, Certificate of Proficiency runs 31 credit hours. Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Cleveland?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $62,790 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $98,310.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

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

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Cleveland?

Yes. Polaris Career Center (11 miles) and Ohio Business College-Sheffield (21 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.