What Are the Best HVAC Schools in Oklahoma?
- Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (Muskogee).
- Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa (Tulsa) offers Refrigeration Technologies and Electro-Mechanical Technologies.
- Tulsa Technology Center (Tulsa) offers HVAC Technician (adult full-day) and HVAC Technician (adult half-day).
- 16 of 23 Oklahoma programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Oklahoma HVAC technicians earn a median $57,560 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Leads the Oklahoma HVAC School Rankings
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
How We Ranked Oklahoma HVAC Schools
Each Oklahoma school with a verified, current HVAC program and federal figures gets a percentile score among its in-state peers: program size (35%, HVAC awards conferred), cost (25%, lowest tuition and fees), completion (25%, school-wide graduation rate) and credential ladder (15%, both certificates and associate degrees awarded). Federal data can't measure instructors or lab equipment, so visit the lab before you enroll.
Best HVAC Schools in Oklahoma by Goal
HVAC Programs in Oklahoma Near Tulsa, Ada and Ardmore
Lab days are easier to keep up with at a campus you can reach, so start with the city you can commute from. Each program is grouped with the nearest city guide within 45 miles.
- TulsaMiller-Motte College-Tulsa, Oklahoma Technical College, Tulsa Technology Center and Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa
- AdaPontotoc Technology Center
- ArdmoreSouthern Oklahoma Technology Center
- Burns FlatWestern Technology Center
- ChoctawEastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
- DrumrightCentral Technology Center
- DuncanRed River Technology Center
- El RenoCanadian Valley Technology Center
HVAC Schools in Oklahoma, School by School
1Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 99 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
2Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa
Offers 2 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 80 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
3Tulsa Technology Center
Offers 2 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 48 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
4Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 42 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
5Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 41 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
6Canadian Valley Technology Center
Offers 2 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 36 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
7Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Offers 2 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 34 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
8Metro Technology Centers
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 29 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
9Oklahoma Technical College
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical
10Central Technology Center
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 17 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heat pumps
11Meridian Technology Center
Offers 2 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
12Western Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 16 conferred 2024–25
Covers Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
13Autry Technology Center
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 15 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
14Green Country Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 14 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
15Mid-America Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 14 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
16Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 13 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
17Moore Norman Technology Center
Offers 2 other awards in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 2 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 13 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
18Mid-Del Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 12 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
19Red River Technology Center
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 12 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Commercial
20Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 11 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Heating · Air conditioning
21Pontotoc Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 10 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
22Great Plains Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 6 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · Commercial
23Miller-Motte College-Tulsa
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
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.
Evening HVAC Classes in Oklahoma: 10 Programs
Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.
- Autry Technology CenterDay classes run August-May, Monday-Friday, 8:05-11:05 a.m. and/or 12:30-3:30 p.m. An adult-only evening section meets Monday-Wednesday plus one Friday per month, 6-10 p.m.
- Canadian Valley Technology CenterThe Chickasha Campus offers daytime classes only; the El Reno Campus offers daytime and adult-only evening classes (Monday-Thursday, 3:25-6:15 p.m., 7:15-10:05 p.m., or both as a full-time option). Adults can finish in about one year full-time or two years part-time; high school students attend a morning or afternoon session.
- Central Technology CenterClasses follow an August-May schedule with a morning session (8:25-11:15 a.m.), an afternoon session (12:45-3:35 p.m.) and an all-day option for adults. High school juniors and seniors and adults can attend. A separate HVAC evening page is also published.
- Metro Technology CentersDaytime classes run Monday-Friday, 7:25-10:30 a.m. or 11:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Evening classes run Monday-Thursday, 3-10 p.m. (full-time) or 5-10 p.m. (part-time). Adults and high school juniors and seniors can enroll.
- Miller-Motte College-TulsaThe program is delivered in a hybrid format, with each course partly on campus and partly online. New starts run every five weeks, and the program takes about 10 months. The program page says evening options may be available by campus.
- Moore Norman Technology CenterClasses start in August and meet Monday-Friday in an A.M. session (about 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) and a P.M. session (1:15-4:10 p.m.); adults can attend one or both sessions, and there is no evening section. Adults and high school juniors and seniors can enroll.
- Oklahoma Technical CollegeDay and evening options are offered in a hybrid format that combines online and on-campus instruction.
- Red River Technology CenterThe page lists a separate evening instructor, indicating an evening section.
- Tulsa Technology CenterAdults can attend a full-day session (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 9 months), morning or afternoon half-day sessions (Monday-Friday, 18 months), or an evening session (Monday-Thursday, 2-10 p.m., 9 months); all start in August. High school students attend morning or afternoon sessions over two school years.
- Tulsa Welding School-TulsaMorning, afternoon and evening classes are available, and theory coursework can be completed online in a hybrid format with lab time on campus.
HVAC Technician Salary in Oklahoma: The Lawton Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $72,980 | $74,310 | 280 |
| Oklahoma City | $60,120 | $83,530 | 2,120 |
| Tulsa | $58,750 | $78,390 | 1,620 |
| Enid | $54,290 | $79,900 | 150 |
| Fort Smith | $48,160 | $64,450 | 410 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Oklahoma (5,650 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
HVAC Schools by City in Oklahoma
HVAC Schools in Nearby States
HVAC Schools in Oklahoma: FAQ
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Oklahoma?
BLS estimates a median of $57,560 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Oklahoma (May 2025), across 5,650 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,050 and the top 10% more than $79,660.
What Is the Best HVAC School in Oklahoma?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee ranks first among Oklahoma schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Oklahoma?
23 schools have a current HVAC program in Oklahoma, each checked against the school's own program page. IPEDS counts 23 Oklahoma schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
Are There Evening HVAC Classes in Oklahoma?
Yes. 10 HVAC programs in Oklahoma publish evening classes, including Autry Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center and Central Technology Center.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Oklahoma?
Autry Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center and Central Technology Center and 13 other Oklahoma schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Oklahoma and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 23 Oklahoma schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.