New Castle HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in New Castle, PA

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

  • Night or weekend classes: New Castle School of Trades and Rosedale Technical College.
  • New Castle School of Trades in New Castle, 4 miles away, offers Refrigeration & A/C Technology Associate of Specialized Technology.
  • Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh, 40 miles away, offers HVAC Technology Associate Degree in Specialized Technology and HVAC Technology diploma.
  • Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, 41 miles away, offers Heating & Air Conditioning, A.S. (313.4) and Heating & Air Conditioning Technology, Certificate (312.3).
  • EPA 608: 6 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Pennsylvania: a median $62,400 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in New Castle: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

Also publishing schedules: Penn Commercial Business/Technical School (57 miles), Stark State College (58 miles) and Portage Lakes Career Center (59 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near New Castle

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
New Castle School of TradesNew Castle4 miles36
Rosedale Technical CollegePittsburgh40 miles$17,4026081%
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh41 miles$4,8422724%
All-State Career School-PittsburghWest Mifflin49 miles48
Ashtabula County Technical and Career CampusJefferson, OH56 miles13
Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolWashington57 miles$13,6541584%
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton, OH58 miles$4,7903423%
Portage Lakes Career CenterUniontown, OH59 miles15

HVAC programs near New Castle, 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 New Castle for What You Need

HVAC Schools in New Castle: Rosedale Technical College and 7 Others

Pittsburgh · 40 mi from New CastlePrivate nonprofit, 2-year

Rosedale Technical College

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$17,402
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
60
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (60 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

New Castle · 4 mi from New CastlePrivate for-profit, 2-year

New Castle School of Trades

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Associate Degree
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
36
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to New Castle; evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

North Canton, OH · 58 mi from New CastlePublic, 2-year

Stark State College

Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
Tuition / year
$4,790
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
34
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($4,790); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Pittsburgh · 41 mi from New CastlePublic, 2-year

Community College of Allegheny County

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in PA
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$4,842
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
27
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

West Mifflin · 49 mi from New CastlePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

All-State Career School-Pittsburgh

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
48
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · 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 New Castle.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near New Castle?

All-State Career School-Pittsburgh, Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus and Portage Lakes Career Center offer certificates or diplomas only; New Castle School of Trades, Rosedale Technical College and Community College of Allegheny County also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay in Pennsylvania

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Pennsylvania (15,880 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in New Castle

How Much Do HVAC Schools in New Castle Cost?

Stark State College charges the least, $4,790 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Rosedale Technical College charges $17,402. Tools and books cost extra (Stark State College budgets $1,000 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near New Castle?

It depends on the credential. At New Castle School of Trades, the closest program that publishes lengths, Refrigeration & A/C Technology Associate of Specialized Technology runs 60 weeks. 5 of the 8 schools near New Castle also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in New Castle?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Pennsylvania earn a median $62,400 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $89,440.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near New Castle?

Rosedale Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 60 HVAC awards in 2024–25. New Castle School of Trades ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near New Castle?

Rosedale Technical College, Community College of Allegheny County and All-State Career School-Pittsburgh name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near New Castle?

Yes. New Castle School of Trades (4 miles) and Rosedale Technical College (40 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.