McKinney HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in McKinney, TX

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

  • Night or weekend classes: Collin County Community College District, Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus, Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington and Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie.
  • Collin County Community College District in Allen, 3 miles away, offers HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) AAS and HVAC Commercial Servicing Certification, Level 2 Certificate.
  • Remington College-Dallas Campus in Dallas, 20 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Diploma and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Associate of Occupational Studies Degree.
  • Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus in Irving, 30 miles away, offers Refrigeration Technologies.
  • EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Texas: a median $57,760 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in McKinney: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Collin County Community College DistrictThe program runs as a full-time cohort. In fall and spring, students choose a morning, afternoon or evening section (Monday-Thursday) or a weekend section (Saturday-Sunday); the summer section meets Monday-Thursday during the day.
  • Tulsa Welding School-Dallas CampusClasses run Monday through Friday in morning, afternoon and evening sessions, depending on campus.
  • Dallas CollegeThe AAS is laid out as four full-time semesters, and the plan can be modified for part-time study. Some courses run in accelerated five-week formats.

Also publishing schedules: Grayson College (35 miles), North Central Texas College (41 miles), Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington (41 miles) and Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie (41 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near McKinney

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Collin County Community College DistrictAllen3 miles$2,01420220%
Remington College-Dallas CampusDallas20 miles$15,02523
Tulsa Welding School-Dallas CampusIrving30 miles179
Dallas CollegeDallas31 miles$2,7306532%
Grayson CollegeDenison35 miles$3,0524040%
North Central Texas CollegeGainesville41 miles$3,6002335%
Miller-Motte College-STVT-ArlingtonArlington41 miles135
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand PrairieGrand Prairie41 miles170

HVAC programs near McKinney, 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 McKinney for What You Need

HVAC Schools in McKinney: Collin County Community College District and 7 Others

Allen · 3 mi from McKinneyPublic, 4-year

Collin County Community College District

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Weekend Classes
Tuition / year
$2,014
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
202
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to McKinney; the lowest tuition of the 5 HVAC schools here ($2,014); the most HVAC awards nearby (202 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Grand Prairie · 41 mi from McKinneyPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
170
conferred 2024–25

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

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

Denison · 35 mi from McKinneyPublic, 4-year

Grayson College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
Tuition / year
$3,052
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
40
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Irving · 30 mi from McKinneyPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
179
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Arlington · 41 mi from McKinneyPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
135
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.

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

Dallas · 20 mi from McKinneyPrivate nonprofit, 4-year

Remington College-Dallas Campus

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$15,025
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
23
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork

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

Certificate or Associate Degree Near McKinney?

Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus and Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington offer certificates or diplomas only; Collin County Community College District, Remington College-Dallas Campus and Dallas College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay in Texas

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Texas (34,730 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in McKinney

How Much Do HVAC Schools in McKinney Cost?

Collin County Community College District charges the least, $2,014 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Remington College-Dallas Campus charges $15,025. Tools and books cost extra (Collin County Community College District budgets $2,220 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near McKinney?

It depends on the credential. At Collin County Community College District, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) AAS runs 60 credit hours. 6 of the 8 schools near McKinney also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in McKinney?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Texas earn a median $57,760 a year (BLS, May 2025), 5% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $81,860.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near McKinney?

Collin County Community College District scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 202 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near McKinney?

Remington College-Dallas Campus, Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus and Grayson College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near McKinney?

Yes. Collin County Community College District (3 miles), Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus (30 miles) and Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington (41 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.