Is There an HVAC School in Dublin?
- New River Community College in Dublin, in town away, offers Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Career Studies Certificate.
- Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, 23 miles away, offers Technical Studies in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, AAS and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) I Career Studies Certificate.
- Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, 41 miles away, offers Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Residential) Career Studies Certificate and Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate.
- EPA 608: 4 of these 5 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in Virginia: a median $59,730 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Dublin for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Dublin and the Surrounding Area
New River Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,979 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Dublin.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Wytheville Community College
Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,007 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 14 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Virginia Western Community College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,400 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 38 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (38 in 2024–25).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
Surry Community College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $2,668 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 19 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($2,668); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
Academy of Careers and Technology
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 13 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Dublin.
New River Community College and 4 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Community CollegeDublin | in town | $4,979 | 8 | 50% |
| Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville | 23 miles | $5,007 | 14 | 47% |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke | 41 miles | $5,400 | 38 | 40% |
| Surry Community CollegeDobson, NC | 50 miles | $2,668 | 19 | 6% |
| Academy of Careers and TechnologyBeckley, WV | 54 miles | 13 |
HVAC programs near Dublin, 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 Dublin: Academy of Careers and Technology Teaches Evenings or Weekends
- New River Community CollegeThe certificate runs as a one-year sequence: fall (12 credits), spring (9) and summer (3).
- 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.
- Academy of Careers and TechnologyEvening program meeting Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., on the county school schedule. Classes start each August.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Dublin?
New River Community College, Virginia Western Community College and Academy of Careers and Technology offer certificates or diplomas only; Wytheville Community College and Surry Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Virginia Western Community CollegeAir Conditioning & Refrigeration (Residential) Career Studies Certificate: 24 credits (1 or 2 years); Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate: 16 credits (1 year)
- Academy of Careers and TechnologyHVAC Technician: 1080 clock hours (2 years)
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 Dublin
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Dublin Cost?
Surry Community College charges the least, $2,668 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Virginia Western Community College charges $5,400. Tools and books cost extra (Surry Community College budgets $1,700 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Dublin?
It depends on the credential. At Virginia Western Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Residential) Career Studies Certificate runs 24 credits (1 or 2 years). 2 of the 5 schools near Dublin also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Dublin?
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 Dublin?
Surry Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 19 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Virginia Western Community College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Dublin?
New River Community College, Wytheville Community College and Virginia Western Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Dublin?
Yes. Academy of Careers and Technology (54 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 5 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.