Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Wichita Falls After Work?
- Night or weekend classes: Vernon College and Red River Technology Center.
- Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK, 48 miles away, offers Residential HVAC Technician.
- Vernon College in Wichita Falls, 49 miles away, offers Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, A.A.S. and Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Level 2 Certificate.
- Red River Technology Center in Duncan, OK, 51 miles away.
- EPA 608: 2 of these 3 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area: a median $49,240 a year (BLS, May 2025).
HVAC Classes in Wichita Falls: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Great Plains Technology CenterStudents can take a half-day morning session (8-11 a.m.) or afternoon session (11:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.); adults can combine both as a full-day option to finish faster. The program begins in August and January.
- Vernon CollegeDay and evening classes are offered at the Skills Training Center in Wichita Falls. Certificates are TSI-exempt; the AAS requires TSI.
- Red River Technology CenterThe page lists a separate evening instructor, indicating an evening section.
Compare HVAC Programs Near Wichita Falls
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Technology CenterLawton, OK | 48 miles | 6 | ||
| Vernon CollegeWichita Falls | 49 miles | $3,720 | 22 | 21% |
| Red River Technology CenterDuncan, OK | 51 miles | 12 |
HVAC programs near Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Wichita Falls: Vernon College and 2 Others
Vernon College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,720 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 22 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (22 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Red River Technology Center
- HVAC awards offered
- 0 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 12 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Commercial
Great Plains Technology Center
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 6 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Wichita Falls.
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 Wichita Falls.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Wichita Falls?
Great Plains Technology Center offers certificates or diplomas only; Vernon College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Great Plains Technology CenterResidential HVAC Technician: 1,000 hours
- Vernon CollegeHeat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, A.A.S.: 60 semester credit hours; Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Level 2 Certificate: 34 semester credit hours (about 43 weeks); Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Level 1 Certificate: 25 semester credit hours (about 32 weeks)
HVAC Technician Pay Around Wichita Falls
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area (160 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Wichita Falls
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Wichita Falls?
It depends on the credential. At Great Plains Technology Center, the closest program that publishes lengths, Residential HVAC Technician runs 1,000 hours. 1 of the 3 schools near Wichita Falls also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Wichita Falls?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area earn a median $49,240 a year (BLS, May 2025), 19% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $71,100.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Wichita Falls?
Vernon College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 22 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Red River Technology Center ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Wichita Falls?
Great Plains Technology Center and Vernon College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Wichita Falls?
Yes. Vernon College (49 miles) and Red River Technology Center (51 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 3 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.