Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Florence After Work?
- Night or weekend classes: Florence-Darlington Technical College, Central Carolina Technical College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
- Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence, 5 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Tech, Associate in Applied Science and Essentials of HVAC, Certificate in Applied Science.
- Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree, 36 miles away, offers Certificate HVAC/R and Certificate-Basic HVAC-R (high school dual enrollment).
- Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter, 37 miles away, offers Basic Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate (BACH) and Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate (AACH).
- EPA 608: 3 of these 7 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Florence, SC metro area: a median $58,790 a year (BLS, May 2025).
HVAC Classes in Florence: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeBoth the associate degree and the certificate list day and evening class times.
- Williamsburg Technical CollegeThe HVAC/R certificate's published plan runs three semesters: fall, spring and a second fall.
- Central Carolina Technical CollegeEach certificate follows a fall, spring and summer sequence. The basic certificate runs during the day or through the college's Evening College layout, which may use a different sequence and take longer; the advanced certificate runs during the day.
Also publishing schedules: Horry-Georgetown Technical College (52 miles). See each profile for times.
Compare HVAC Programs Near Florence
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence | 5 miles | $4,636 | 39 | 34% |
| Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree | 36 miles | $4,488 | 13 | 15% |
| Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter | 37 miles | $5,715 | 12 | 34% |
| Richmond Community CollegeHamlet, NC | 50 miles | $1,956 | 27 | 46% |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway | 52 miles | $4,468 | 52 | 38% |
| Robeson Community CollegeLumberton, NC | 56 miles | $2,581 | 21 | 33% |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville, NC | 59 miles | $2,600 | 11 | 43% |
HVAC programs near Florence, 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 Florence for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Florence: Richmond Community College and 6 Others
Richmond Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,956 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 27 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($1,956); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,468 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 52 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (52 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,636 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 39 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Florence; evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Robeson Community College
Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,581 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Southeastern Community College
Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,600 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 11 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
Central Carolina Technical College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,715 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 12 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
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. Distances are straight-line from Florence.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Florence?
Williamsburg Technical College, Central Carolina Technical College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College offer certificates or diplomas only; Florence-Darlington Technical College, Richmond Community College and Robeson Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Tech, Associate in Applied Science: 77 credit hours (26 months); Essentials of HVAC, Certificate in Applied Science: 25 credit hours (8 months)
- Williamsburg Technical CollegeCertificate HVAC/R: 30 semester hours; Certificate-Basic HVAC-R (high school dual enrollment): 24 credit hours
- Central Carolina Technical CollegeBasic Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate (BACH): 36 semester hours; Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating Certificate (AACH): 25 semester hours
HVAC Technician Pay Around Florence
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Florence, SC metro area (180 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Florence
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Florence Cost?
Richmond Community College charges the least, $1,956 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Central Carolina Technical College charges $5,715. Tools and books cost extra (Richmond Community College budgets $1,000 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Florence?
It depends on the credential. At Florence-Darlington Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Tech, Associate in Applied Science runs 77 credit hours (26 months). 4 of the 7 schools near Florence also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Florence?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Florence, SC metro area earn a median $58,790 a year (BLS, May 2025), 4% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $81,420.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Florence?
Richmond Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 27 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Horry-Georgetown Technical College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Florence?
Williamsburg Technical College, Central Carolina Technical College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Florence?
Yes. Florence-Darlington Technical College (5 miles), Central Carolina Technical College (37 miles) and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (52 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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- Official HVAC program pages of the 7 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.