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HVAC Schools in Ponce, PR

Escuela Técnica de Electricidad trains HVAC technicians in Ponce, 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 Ponce?

  • Escuela Técnica de Electricidad in Ponce, in town away.
  • Automeca Technical College-Ponce in Ponce, 1 miles away, offers Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado Comercial e Industrial (certificado de graduación).
  • Dewey University-Juana Díaz in Juana Díaz, 9 miles away, offers Diploma en Técnico de Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado.
  • EPA 608: 1 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Ponce, PR metro area: a median $29,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Ponce for What You Need

Closest to PonceEscuela Técnica de ElectricidadCampus in PonceLowest TuitionDewey University-Juana Díaz$7,630 a year, all students (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsAdvantage Technical College120 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Working AdultsD'Mart InstituteEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Ponce and the Surrounding Area

Ponce · under 1 mi from PoncePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Escuela Técnica De Electricidad

  • Career Training
HVAC awards offered
0
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
51
conferred 2024–25

The only campus on this list inside Ponce.

Covers Refrigeration · Air conditioning

Ponce · 1 mi from PoncePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Automeca Technical College-Ponce

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Certificate Program
Tuition / year
$9,095
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
25
conferred 2024–25

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

Juana Díaz · 9 mi from PoncePrivate nonprofit, 4-year

Dewey University-Juana Díaz

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Diploma Program
Tuition / year
$7,630
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
48
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($7,630).

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

Barranquitas · 25 mi from PoncePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

D'Mart Institute

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
14
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Air conditioning · Commercial

Manatí · 31 mi from PoncePrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Advantage Technical College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
120
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (120 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Commercial

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

Escuela Técnica De Electricidad and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Escuela Técnica de ElectricidadPoncein town51
Automeca Technical College-PoncePonce1 miles$9,0952573%
Dewey University-Juana DíazJuana Díaz9 miles$7,6304873%
D'Mart InstituteBarranquitas25 miles14
Advantage Technical CollegeManatí31 miles120
Dewey University-ManatiManatí31 miles$7,630059%
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial IncArecibo33 miles7
Professional Technical InstitutionBayamón39 miles80

HVAC programs near Ponce, 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 Ponce: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

How Long HVAC Programs Near Ponce Take

  • Automeca Technical College-PonceRefrigeración y Aire Acondicionado Comercial e Industrial (certificado de graduación): 40 credits; 1,200 contact hours plus 300 hours of outside work; about 12 months (3 semesters)
  • Dewey University-Juana DíazDiploma en Técnico de Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado: 36 credits; 1,080 contact hours
  • D'Mart InstituteTécnico de Refrigeración con A/C, PLC y Energía Renovable: 800 hours; 32 credits; 36 weeks (9 months)

HVAC Technician Pay Around Ponce

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Ponce, PR metro area (50 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Ponce

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Ponce Cost?

Dewey University-Juana Díaz charges the least, $7,630 a year full time in 2024–25 (all students); Automeca Technical College-Ponce charges $9,095. Tools and books cost extra (Dewey University-Juana Díaz budgets $1,500 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Ponce?

It depends on the credential. At Automeca Technical College-Ponce, the closest program that publishes lengths, Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado Comercial e Industrial (certificado de graduación) runs 40 credits; 1,200 contact hours plus 300 hours of outside work; about 12 months (3 semesters). Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Ponce?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Ponce, PR metro area earn a median $29,970 a year (BLS, May 2025), 51% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $44,260.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Ponce?

Advantage Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 120 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Dewey University-Juana Díaz ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Ponce?

Advantage Technical College names EPA 608 preparation or testing on its HVAC program page.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Ponce?

Yes. D'Mart Institute (25 miles), Advantage Technical College (31 miles) and Professional Technical Institution (39 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.