Is There an HVAC School in Danville?
- Danville Community College in Danville, 1 miles away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing Certificate.
- Rockingham Community College in Wentworth, NC, 24 miles away, offers Heating Technician (AHR-7102).
- Alamance Community College in Graham, NC, 36 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology A.A.S. (A35100) and Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Diploma (D35100).
- EPA 608: 3 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in Virginia: a median $59,730 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Danville for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Danville and the Surrounding Area
Danville Community College
Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,992 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 13 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Danville.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Rockingham Community College
Offers one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,966 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 21 conferred 2024–25
Covers Electrical · Heating
Alamance Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,592 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 22 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
Guilford Technical Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,320 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 43 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (43 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
Vance-Granville Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $1,944 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 8 HVAC schools here ($1,944); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial
Forsyth Technical Community College
Offers a diploma and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,276 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 30 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Danville.
Danville Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Community CollegeDanville | 1 miles | $4,992 | 13 | 39% |
| Rockingham Community CollegeWentworth, NC | 24 miles | $1,966 | 21 | 35% |
| Alamance Community CollegeGraham, NC | 36 miles | $2,592 | 22 | 39% |
| Guilford Technical Community CollegeGreensboro, NC | 50 miles | $2,320 | 43 | 31% |
| Vance-Granville Community CollegeHenderson, NC | 54 miles | $1,944 | 23 | 53% |
| Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg | 55 miles | $5,157 | 28 | 45% |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke | 55 miles | $5,400 | 38 | 40% |
| Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem, NC | 60 miles | $2,276 | 30 | 34% |
HVAC programs near Danville, 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.
HVAC Classes in Danville: Forsyth Technical Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends
- Danville Community CollegeThe diploma takes five semesters including summer on the suggested full-time sequence; the servicing certificate takes three semesters.
- Rockingham Community CollegeThe course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 to 3:50 p.m., August 18 to December 10, 2026.
- Virginia Western Community CollegeThe residential certificate takes one or two years, with courses in 7-week sessions; the commercial certificate follows it and includes internship opportunities.
Also publishing schedules: Forsyth Technical Community College (60 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Danville?
Danville Community College, Rockingham Community College and Virginia Western Community College offer certificates or diplomas only; Alamance Community College, Guilford Technical Community College and Vance-Granville Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Danville Community CollegeAir Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing Certificate: 42 credits minimum (3 semesters); Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Fundamentals Career Studies Certificate: 18 credits (prison education program at Green Rock Correctional Center only)
- Rockingham Community CollegeHeating Technician (AHR-7102): 16 weeks
- Central Virginia Community CollegeTechnical Studies - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), AAS: 61 credits (2 years); Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, CSC: 16 credits (1 year); Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Fundamentals, CSC: 16 credits (less than 1 year)
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 Danville
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Danville Cost?
Vance-Granville Community College charges the least, $1,944 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Virginia Western Community College charges $5,400. Tools and books cost extra (Vance-Granville Community College budgets $1,470 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Danville?
It depends on the credential. At Danville Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing Certificate runs 42 credits minimum (3 semesters). 4 of the 8 schools near Danville also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Danville?
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 Danville?
Vance-Granville Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 23 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Guilford Technical Community College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Danville?
Danville Community College, Vance-Granville Community College and Virginia Western Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Danville?
Yes. Forsyth Technical Community College (60 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 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.