HVAC Technician Careers
Menu

Orem HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Orem, UT

3 of the 4 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Orem publish evening or weekend classes, so you can keep a day job while you train.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

Hands adjusting a valve on a boiler system with a pressure gauge
Photo: Heiko Ruth / Pexels

Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Orem After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Mountainland Technical College, Fortis College-Salt Lake City and Salt Lake Community College.
  • Mountainland Technical College in Orem, 13 miles away, offers HVACR Technician Certificate.
  • Fortis College-Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, 28 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma.
  • Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, 29 miles away, offers HVACR Technician Technical Certificate and Apprenticeship Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration (HVAC) AAS.
  • EPA 608: 4 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area: a median $48,930 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Orem: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Mountainland Technical CollegeThe program is run through MTECH's School of Apprenticeships as a series of 90-hour courses meeting Monday-Thursday, with afternoon (2:00-5:00 pm) and evening (6:00-9:00 pm) sections at the Orem campus. Students must work at least part-time for an HVACR company by the start of the HVACR Electrical Essentials course.
  • Fortis College-Salt Lake CityThe 2026-2027 catalog lists the HVACR diploma as a residential (on-campus) evening program meeting 6:00-11:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
  • Salt Lake Community CollegeThe technical certificate is a two-semester program with courses offered fall, spring and summer at the Taylorsville Redwood campus. Apprenticeship classes are held days, evenings and Saturdays depending on the program, and apprentices are expected to be employed in the field.

Also publishing schedules: Davis Technical College (52 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Orem

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Mountainland Technical CollegeOrem13 miles23
Fortis College-Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City28 miles$13,47448
Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City29 miles$4,4261129%
Davis Technical CollegeKaysville52 miles14

HVAC programs near Orem, 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 Orem for What You Need

Closest to OremMountainland Technical College13 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionSalt Lake Community College$4,426 a year, in-state (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsFortis College-Salt Lake City48 HVAC credentials in 2024–25

HVAC Schools in Orem: Fortis College-Salt Lake City and 3 Others

Salt Lake City · 28 mi from OremPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Fortis College-Salt Lake City

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in UT
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$13,474
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
48
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (48 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Orem · 13 mi from OremPublic, under 2-year

Mountainland Technical College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
23
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Orem; evening or weekend classes.

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

Salt Lake City · 29 mi from OremPublic, 2-year

Salt Lake Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Weekend Classes
Tuition / year
$4,426
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
11
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 2 HVAC schools here ($4,426); evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Kaysville · 52 mi from OremPublic, under 2-year

Davis Technical College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
14
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · 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 Orem.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Orem?

Mountainland Technical College, Fortis College-Salt Lake City and Davis Technical College offer certificates or diplomas only; Salt Lake Community College also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Mountainland Technical CollegeHVACR Technician Certificate: 630 clock hours / 21 credits (18 months)
  • Fortis College-Salt Lake CityHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma: 960 contact hours / 64 quarter credits (48 instructional weeks)
  • Salt Lake Community CollegeHVACR Technician Technical Certificate: 21 credit hours (2 semesters, 1 year); Apprenticeship Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration (HVAC) AAS: Four-year apprenticeship: 576 minimum hours of related instruction plus 8,000 hours of on-the-job training

HVAC Technician Pay Around Orem

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (1,050 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Orem

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Orem Cost?

Salt Lake Community College charges the least, $4,426 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Fortis College-Salt Lake City charges $13,474. Tools and books cost extra (Salt Lake Community College budgets $700 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Orem?

It depends on the credential. At Mountainland Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVACR Technician Certificate runs 630 clock hours / 21 credits (18 months). 1 of the 4 schools near Orem also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Orem?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area earn a median $48,930 a year (BLS, May 2025), 20% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $76,110.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Orem?

Fortis College-Salt Lake City scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 48 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Mountainland Technical College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Orem?

Mountainland Technical College, Fortis College-Salt Lake City and Salt Lake Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Orem?

Yes. Mountainland Technical College (13 miles), Fortis College-Salt Lake City (28 miles) and Salt Lake Community College (29 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

Latest Posts From the Blog

All posts

Guides, Careers and Pay

HVAC Schools in UtahEvery verified program in the stateHVAC Schools in Salt Lake CityCity guideHVAC Schools in KaysvilleCity guideHVAC Training CostTuition at every verified schoolHVAC Technician SalaryBLS pay by state, May 2025EPA 608 CertificationTypes, testing and schoolsCompare All HVAC SchoolsEvery verified program

Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.