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HVAC Schools in Lorain, OH

3 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Lorain publish evening or weekend classes, so you can keep a day job while you train.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Lorain After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Ohio Business College-Sheffield, Polaris Career Center and Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center.
  • Ohio Business College-Sheffield in Lorain, 6 miles away, offers HVAC Applications Diploma.
  • Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights, 19 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R).
  • Medina County Career Center in Medina, 24 miles away, offers HVAC.
  • 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).

HVAC Classes in Lorain: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Ohio Business College-SheffieldThe program runs full-time over about nine months, with day or evening classes. Classes start four times per year.
  • 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.
  • Medina County Career CenterThe 600-hour adult program meets Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the main campus. The 2026-27 session runs August 17, 2026 to June 2, 2027 and is listed as full, with a waitlist.

Also publishing schedules: Cuyahoga Community College District (26 miles), Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (30 miles) and Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (44 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Lorain

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Ohio Business College-SheffieldLorain6 miles$11,5346173%
Polaris Career CenterMiddleburg Heights19 miles61
Medina County Career CenterMedina24 miles16
EHOVE Career CenterMilan25 miles11
Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland26 miles$3,249031%
Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterBrecksville30 miles34
Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls42 miles$14,59645
Ashland County-West Holmes Career CenterAshland44 miles10

HVAC programs near Lorain, 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 Lorain for What You Need

Closest to LorainOhio Business College-Sheffield6 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionCuyahoga Community College District$3,249 a year, in-district (2024–25)Working AdultsPolaris Career CenterEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Lorain: Ohio Business College-Sheffield and 7 Others

Lorain · 6 mi from LorainPrivate 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

The closest campus to Lorain; the most HVAC awards nearby (61 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial

Middleburg Heights · 19 mi from LorainPublic, 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

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Brecksville · 30 mi from LorainPublic, 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

Cuyahoga Falls · 42 mi from LorainPrivate 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 · 24 mi from LorainPublic, 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

Cleveland · 26 mi from LorainPublic, 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

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

How Long HVAC Programs Near Lorain 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 Lorain

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Lorain 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 Lorain?

It depends on the credential. At Ohio Business College-Sheffield, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC Applications Diploma runs 54 credit hours; 9-month program. Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Lorain?

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 Lorain?

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 Lorain?

Polaris Career Center, Medina County Career Center and EHOVE Career Center name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Lorain?

Yes. Ohio Business College-Sheffield (6 miles), Polaris Career Center (19 miles) and Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (44 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.