Spartanburg HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Spartanburg, SC

4 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Spartanburg Community College, Greenville Technical College, Gaston College and Tri-County Technical College.
  • Spartanburg Community College in Spartanburg, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - General Technology, AAS.
  • Greenville Technical College in Greenville, 27 miles away, offers Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician Certificate in Applied Science and Beginning Electricity & Refrigeration Certificate in Applied Science.
  • Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC, 34 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AAS) A35100.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area: a median $57,790 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Spartanburg: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Spartanburg Community CollegeThe certificate starts in fall and runs three terms, day or evening. The associate degree can start any term and runs five day terms; it pairs the HVAC specialty with a 12-credit secondary technical specialty such as motor controls, AC/DC circuits or hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Greenville Technical CollegeAll HVAC/R classes are offered during the day or in the evening, and students can enter the certificates any semester with department head approval.
  • Gaston CollegeDay and night classes are offered for full-time and part-time students.

Also publishing schedules: Piedmont Technical College (52 miles), York Technical College (53 miles) and Tri-County Technical College (53 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Spartanburg

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburg4 miles$5,0713828%
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville27 miles$5,49510021%
Cleveland Community CollegeShelby, NC34 miles$2,6022432%
Gaston CollegeDallas, NC49 miles$3,1864963%
McDowell Technical Community CollegeMarion, NC49 miles$2,032648%
Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood52 miles$4,7756433%
York Technical CollegeRock Hill53 miles$8,0361430%
Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton53 miles$4,4483942%

HVAC programs near Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Spartanburg: Piedmont Technical College and 7 Others

Greenwood · 52 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 2-year

Piedmont Technical College

Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,775
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
64
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Pendleton · 53 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 2-year

Tri-County Technical College

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in SC
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$4,448
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
39
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Dallas, NC · 49 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 2-year

Gaston College

Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$3,186
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
49
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Shelby, NC · 34 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 2-year

Cleveland Community College

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,602
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
24
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

Marion, NC · 49 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 2-year

McDowell Technical Community College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$2,032
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
6
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 8 HVAC schools here ($2,032); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

Greenville · 27 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 4-year

Greenville Technical College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in SC
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$5,495
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
100
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (100 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Spartanburg · 4 mi from SpartanburgPublic, 2-year

Spartanburg Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$5,071
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
38
conferred 2024–25

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

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 Spartanburg.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Spartanburg?

Greenville Technical College and Gaston College offer certificates or diplomas only; Spartanburg Community College, Cleveland Community College and McDowell Technical Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Spartanburg Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate: 39 credits (42 academic weeks, 3 terms); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - General Technology, AAS: 67 credits (74 academic weeks, 5 terms)
  • Greenville Technical CollegeAir Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician Certificate in Applied Science: 36 credit hours; Beginning Electricity & Refrigeration Certificate in Applied Science: 12 credit hours
  • Cleveland Community CollegeAir Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AAS) A35100: 64-65 credit hours

HVAC Technician Pay Around Spartanburg

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Spartanburg, SC metro area (390 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Spartanburg

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Spartanburg Cost?

McDowell Technical Community College charges the least, $2,032 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); York Technical College charges $8,036. Tools and books cost extra (McDowell Technical Community College budgets $1,750 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Spartanburg?

It depends on the credential. At Spartanburg Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate runs 39 credits (42 academic weeks, 3 terms). 6 of the 8 schools near Spartanburg also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Spartanburg?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Spartanburg, SC metro area earn a median $57,790 a year (BLS, May 2025), 5% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $76,920.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Spartanburg?

Piedmont Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 64 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Tri-County Technical College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Spartanburg?

Spartanburg Community College, Greenville Technical College and Piedmont Technical College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Spartanburg?

Yes. Spartanburg Community College (4 miles), Greenville Technical College (27 miles) and Gaston College (49 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.