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HVAC Schools in Dayton, OH

Sinclair Community College trains HVAC technicians in Dayton, 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 Dayton?

  • Sinclair Community College in Dayton, 2 miles away, offers HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service Certificate (LCHS.S.CRT).
  • Fortis College-Centerville in Centerville, 10 miles away, offers HVACR Diploma.
  • Warren County Career Center in Lebanon, 21 miles away, offers HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning).
  • EPA 608: 6 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area: a median $62,500 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Dayton for What You Need

Closest to DaytonSinclair Community College2 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsFortis College-Centerville43 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathClark State CollegeHVAC and Refrigeration - Associate of Technical StudiesWorking AdultsWarren County Career CenterEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Dayton and the Surrounding Area

Dayton · 2 mi from DaytonPublic, 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 closest campus to Dayton; the lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($3,675).

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

Centerville · 10 mi from DaytonPrivate 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

The most HVAC awards nearby (43 in 2024–25).

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

Lebanon · 21 mi from DaytonPublic, under 2-year

Warren County Career Center

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
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

Springfield · 23 mi from DaytonPublic, 4-year

Clark State College

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
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

Piqua · 26 mi from DaytonPublic, 2-year

Edison State Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Certificate Program
Tuition / year
$4,499
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

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

Sinclair Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton2 miles$3,675841%
Fortis College-CentervilleCenterville10 miles$14,44043
Warren County Career CenterLebanon21 miles9
Clark State CollegeSpringfield23 miles$4,3933122%
Edison State Community CollegePiqua26 miles$4,499038%
Upper Valley Career CenterPiqua26 miles7
Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMonroe27 miles33
Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati36 miles20

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

  • Warren County Career CenterThe 600-hour program runs about 10 months on an evening schedule.
  • Clark State CollegeThe published course sequence runs five semesters, including a summer term, for full-time students; part-time students typically need additional semesters.
  • Edison State Community CollegeEdison State states that its technical certificates can be completed in twelve months, and certificate courses can lead to an associate degree in the sponsoring program.

Also publishing schedules: Upper Valley Career Center (26 miles), Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (27 miles) and Great Oaks Career Campuses (36 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Dayton?

Sinclair Community College, Fortis College-Centerville 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.

HVAC Technician Pay Around Dayton

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (1,090 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Dayton

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Dayton Cost?

Sinclair Community College charges the least, $3,675 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Fortis College-Centerville charges $14,440. Tools and books cost extra (Sinclair Community College budgets $696 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Dayton?

It depends on the credential. At Sinclair Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC Light Commercial & Residential Service Certificate (LCHS.S.CRT) runs 30-31 credit hours. 1 of the 8 schools near Dayton also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Dayton?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area earn a median $62,500 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $96,620.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Dayton?

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. Butler Technology and Career Development Schools ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Dayton?

Sinclair Community College, Fortis College-Centerville and Warren County Career Center name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Dayton?

Yes. Warren County Career Center (21 miles) and Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (27 miles) publish 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.