Bethlehem HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Bethlehem, PA

2 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Lehigh Career & Technical Institute and Orleans Technical College.
  • Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, AAS and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, Certificate.
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown in Allentown, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration Diploma.
  • Lehigh Career & Technical Institute in Schnecksville, 13 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC).
  • EPA 608: 6 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area: a median $63,130 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Bethlehem: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Northampton County Area Community CollegeAll three awards can be taken full or part time at the Bethlehem campus, and the credits stack: the specialized diploma transfers into the certificate and the AAS.
  • Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteThe part-time evening course meets Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 PM plus one Saturday a month; the next session runs September 3, 2026 to January 28, 2027.
  • Berks Career & Technology CenterAdults join the day-school HVAC/Refrigeration program alongside high school students on a space-available basis, with full- and part-time schedules offered.

Also publishing schedules: Orleans Technical College (42 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Bethlehem

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem4 miles$5,5501724%
Miller-Motte College-McCann-AllentownAllentown4 miles107
Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteSchnecksville13 miles0
Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville13 miles$5,2801330%
Raritan Valley Community CollegeBranchburg, NJ36 miles$5,664731%
Berks Career & Technology CenterOley37 miles1
Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical InstituteWyomissing38 miles98
Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia42 miles65

HVAC programs near Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Bethlehem: Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown and 7 Others

Allentown · 4 mi from BethlehemPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
107
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (107 in 2024–25).

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

Schnecksville · 13 mi from BethlehemPublic, 2-year

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,280
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
13
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($5,280); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Wyomissing · 38 mi from BethlehemPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
98
conferred 2024–25

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

Bethlehem · 4 mi from BethlehemPublic, 2-year

Northampton County Area Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,550
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
17
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Bethlehem; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Philadelphia · 42 mi from BethlehemPrivate nonprofit, under 2-year

Orleans Technical College

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
65
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Ductwork · Commercial

Branchburg, NJ · 36 mi from BethlehemPublic, 2-year

Raritan Valley Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,664
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
7
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial

Schnecksville · 13 mi from BethlehemPublic, under 2-year

Lehigh Career &Amp; Technical Institute

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Weekend Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · 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 Bethlehem.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Bethlehem?

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute and Berks Career & Technology Center offer certificates or diplomas only; Northampton County Area Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College and Raritan Valley Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Northampton County Area Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, AAS: 66 credits; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, Certificate: 51-53 credits; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Technology, Specialized Diploma: 29 credits
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-AllentownHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration Diploma: 50 quarter credit hours; 10 months
  • Lehigh Career & Technical InstituteHeating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC): 180 hours

HVAC Technician Pay Around Bethlehem

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (1,000 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Bethlehem

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Bethlehem Cost?

Lehigh Carbon Community College charges the least, $5,280 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Raritan Valley Community College charges $5,664. Tools and books cost extra (Lehigh Carbon Community College budgets $2,000 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Bethlehem?

It depends on the credential. At Northampton County Area Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology, AAS runs 66 credits. 3 of the 8 schools near Bethlehem also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Bethlehem?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area earn a median $63,130 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $94,580.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Bethlehem?

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 107 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Bethlehem?

Northampton County Area Community College, Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown and Lehigh Career & Technical Institute name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Bethlehem?

Yes. Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (13 miles) and Orleans Technical College (42 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.