Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in San Antonio After Work?
- Night or weekend classes: Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio and Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio.
- Lamson Institute in San Antonio, 5 miles away, offers Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Diploma.
- St Philip's College in San Antonio, 5 miles away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS and Air Conditioning and Heating AAS.
- Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio in San Antonio, 6 miles away, offers HVAC Diploma.
- EPA 608: 4 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area: a median $58,590 a year (BLS, May 2025).
HVAC Classes in San Antonio: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Lamson InstituteThe program is delivered on site and full time, according to the page's structured program data.
- St Philip's CollegeSome HART courses are scheduled in Flex I and Flex II terms (first or second half of the semester).
- Southern Careers Institute-San AntonioMorning and evening sections are offered; the evening section meets Monday-Friday from 6:00 pm. The program is delivered on campus or in a hybrid format with some hours online.
Also publishing schedules: Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio (8 miles). See each profile for times.
Compare HVAC Programs Near San Antonio
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamson InstituteSan Antonio | 5 miles | 125 | ||
| St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio | 5 miles | $3,412 | 154 | 28% |
| Southern Careers Institute-San AntonioSan Antonio | 6 miles | 269 | ||
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-San AntonioSan Antonio | 8 miles | 163 |
HVAC programs near San Antonio, 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 San Antonio for What You Need
HVAC Schools in San Antonio: Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio and 3 Others
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 269 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (269 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
St Philip's College
Offers 2 associate degrees and 6 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,412 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 154 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 163 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Lamson Institute
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 125 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to San Antonio.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · 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 San Antonio.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near San Antonio?
Lamson Institute, Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio and Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio offer certificates or diplomas only; St Philip's College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Lamson InstituteCommercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Diploma: 10 months
- St Philip's CollegeAir Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS: 60 credit hours; Air Conditioning and Heating AAS: 60 credit hours; HVAC/R Service Level 2 Certificate: 40 credit hours
- Southern Careers Institute-San AntonioHVAC Diploma: 942 clock hours (74.5 quarter credit hours), 36 weeks
HVAC Technician Pay Around San Antonio
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (3,160 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in San Antonio
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near San Antonio?
It depends on the credential. At Lamson Institute, the closest program that publishes lengths, Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Diploma runs 10 months. 1 of the 4 schools near San Antonio also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in San Antonio?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area earn a median $58,590 a year (BLS, May 2025), 4% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $82,400.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near San Antonio?
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 269 HVAC awards in 2024–25. St Philip's College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near San Antonio?
Lamson Institute, St Philip's College and Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near San Antonio?
Yes. Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio (6 miles) and Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio (8 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.