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
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburg | 4 miles | $5,071 | 38 | 28% |
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville | 27 miles | $5,495 | 100 | 21% |
| Cleveland Community CollegeShelby, NC | 34 miles | $2,602 | 24 | 32% |
| Gaston CollegeDallas, NC | 49 miles | $3,186 | 49 | 63% |
| McDowell Technical Community CollegeMarion, NC | 49 miles | $2,032 | 6 | 48% |
| Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood | 52 miles | $4,775 | 64 | 33% |
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill | 53 miles | $8,036 | 14 | 30% |
| Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton | 53 miles | $4,448 | 39 | 42% |
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
Piedmont Technical College
Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC
- 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
Tri-County Technical College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- 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
Gaston College
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- 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
Cleveland Community College
Offers an associate degree in HVAC
- 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
McDowell Technical Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- 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 Technical College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- 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 Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- 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.
HVAC Programs Near Spartanburg but Farther Out
- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC56 miles
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- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 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.
