Cedar Bluff HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Cedar Bluff, VA

3 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Cedar Bluff 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 Cedar Bluff After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Virginia Highlands Community College, Mountain Empire Community College and Academy of Careers and Technology.
  • Southwest Virginia Community College in Cedar Bluff, 6 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC Certificate and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC Career Studies Certificate.
  • Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, 30 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating AAS (Level 3) and Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate (Level 1).
  • Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, 39 miles away, offers Technical Studies in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, AAS and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) I Career Studies Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Virginia: a median $59,730 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Cedar Bluff: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

Also publishing schedules: Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton (55 miles), Mountain Empire Community College (57 miles), New River Community College (59 miles) and Academy of Careers and Technology (59 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Cedar Bluff

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff6 miles$5,075946%
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon30 miles$5,0221840%
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville39 miles$5,0071447%
Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, TN55 miles$4,7822033%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-ElizabethtonElizabethton, TN55 miles16
Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap57 miles$5,0074348%
New River Community CollegeDublin59 miles$4,979850%
Academy of Careers and TechnologyBeckley, WV59 miles13

HVAC programs near Cedar Bluff, 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 Cedar Bluff for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Cedar Bluff: Mountain Empire Community College and 7 Others

Big Stone Gap · 57 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, 2-year

Mountain Empire Community College

Offers 3 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$5,007
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
43
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (43 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

Blountville, TN · 55 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, 2-year

Northeast State Community College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,782
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
20
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 6 HVAC schools here ($4,782); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Commercial

Abingdon · 30 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, 2-year

Virginia Highlands Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$5,022
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
18
conferred 2024–25

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

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

Elizabethton, TN · 55 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, 2-year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

Offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
4
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
16
conferred 2024–25

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

Dublin · 59 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, 2-year

New River Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in VA
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$4,979
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

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

Beckley, WV · 59 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, under 2-year

Academy of Careers and Technology

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
13
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608

Cedar Bluff · 6 mi from Cedar BluffPublic, 2-year

Southwest Virginia Community College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Certificate Program
Tuition / year
$5,075
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
9
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Cedar Bluff.

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

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

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Cedar Bluff?

Southwest Virginia Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton and Mountain Empire Community College offer certificates or diplomas only; Virginia Highlands Community College, Wytheville Community College and Northeast State Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Southwest Virginia Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC Career Studies Certificate: 28 credits minimum (two semesters)
  • Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAir Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating AAS (Level 3): 68 credits minimum (four semesters); Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate (Level 1): 17 credits (one semester); Commercial Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate (Level 2): 16 credits (one semester)
  • Northeast State Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technical Certificate: 30 credit hours

HVAC Technician Pay in Virginia

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Virginia (14,690 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Cedar Bluff

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Cedar Bluff Cost?

Northeast State Community College charges the least, $4,782 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Southwest Virginia Community College charges $5,075. Tools and books cost extra (Northeast State Community College budgets $1,470 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Cedar Bluff?

It depends on the credential. At Southwest Virginia Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - HVAC Career Studies Certificate runs 28 credits minimum (two semesters). 3 of the 8 schools near Cedar Bluff also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Cedar Bluff?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Virginia earn a median $59,730 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $83,420.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Cedar Bluff?

Mountain Empire Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 43 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Northeast State Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Cedar Bluff?

Virginia Highlands Community College, Wytheville Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Cedar Bluff?

Yes. Virginia Highlands Community College (30 miles), Mountain Empire Community College (57 miles) and Academy of Careers and Technology (59 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.