Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Killeen After Work?
- Night or weekend classes: Austin Career Institute, CyberTex Institute of Technology, Texas State Technical College and Southern Careers Institute-Austin.
- Central Texas College in Killeen, 6 miles away, offers Residential Air Conditioning Technicians Assistant Award (RAC25.OSA) and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians Assistant (ACR17.CC1).
- Universal Technical Institute-West Texas in Austin, 46 miles away, offers HVACR Technician.
- Austin Career Institute in Austin, 52 miles away, offers HVAC-R Technician Certificate.
- EPA 608: 4 of these 7 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area: a median $49,630 a year (BLS, May 2025).
HVAC Classes in Killeen: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Central Texas CollegeProgram hours run Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.
- Austin Career InstituteStudents can choose morning, evening or weekend classes, and the HVAC program is also offered in Spanish.
- CyberTex Institute of TechnologyDay and evening classes are offered. The program is taught only at the Killeen campus.
Also publishing schedules: Texas State Technical College (54 miles) and Southern Careers Institute-Austin (59 miles). See each profile for times.
Compare HVAC Programs Near Killeen
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas CollegeKilleen | 6 miles | $3,750 | 33 | 11% |
| Universal Technical Institute-West TexasAustin | 46 miles | 120 | ||
| Austin Career InstituteAustin | 52 miles | 85 | ||
| Austin Community College DistrictAustin | 52 miles | $2,550 | 170 | 20% |
| CyberTex Institute of TechnologyKilleen | 52 miles | 15 | ||
| Texas State Technical CollegeWaco | 54 miles | $7,212 | 107 | 46% |
| Southern Careers Institute-AustinAustin | 59 miles | 32 |
HVAC programs near Killeen, 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 Killeen for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Killeen: Austin Community College District and 6 Others
Austin Community College District
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,550 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 170 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($2,550); the most HVAC awards nearby (170 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Texas State Technical College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $7,212 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 107 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 120 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Central Texas College
Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,750 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Killeen; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Austin Career Institute
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 85 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork · 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 Killeen.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Killeen?
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas, Austin Career Institute and CyberTex Institute of Technology offer certificates or diplomas only; Central Texas College, Austin Community College District and Texas State Technical College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Central Texas CollegeResidential Air Conditioning Technicians Assistant Award (RAC25.OSA): 11 credit hours (288 clock hours); Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians Assistant (ACR17.CC1): 19 credit hours (480 clock hours); Residential Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HAC17.CC1): 20 credit hours (480 clock hours); requires the Technicians Assistant certificate
- Universal Technical Institute-West TexasHVACR Technician: 39 weeks; 38.5 semester credit hours (506.5 class, 468.5 lab hours)
- Austin Career InstituteHVAC-R Technician Certificate: 720 clock hours (8 months / 30 weeks)
HVAC Technician Pay Around Killeen
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area (410 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Killeen
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Killeen Cost?
Austin Community College District charges the least, $2,550 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Texas State Technical College charges $7,212. Tools and books cost extra (Austin Community College District budgets $1,200 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Killeen?
It depends on the credential. At Central Texas College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Residential Air Conditioning Technicians Assistant Award (RAC25.OSA) runs 11 credit hours (288 clock hours). 3 of the 7 schools near Killeen also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Killeen?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area earn a median $49,630 a year (BLS, May 2025), 19% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $75,180.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Killeen?
Austin Community College District scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 170 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Texas State Technical College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Killeen?
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas, Austin Career Institute and CyberTex Institute of Technology name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Killeen?
Yes. Austin Career Institute (52 miles), CyberTex Institute of Technology (52 miles) and Texas State Technical College (54 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- 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.