Is There an HVAC School in Glenns?
- Rappahannock Community College in Glenns, in town away, offers Advanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (AHVAC) Career Studies Certificate and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate.
- Centura College-Newport News in Newport News, 30 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Diploma.
- Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, 36 miles away, offers Technical Studies, Specialization in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate.
- EPA 608: 7 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 Glenns for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Glenns and the Surrounding Area
Rappahannock Community College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,102 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 18 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Glenns.
Covers EPA 608 · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
Centura College-Newport News
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $16,637 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 53 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Offers an associate degree, 2 certificates and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,088 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 14 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Ductwork
Brightpoint Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,082 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 8 HVAC schools here ($5,082).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical
Fortis College-Richmond
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $15,688 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 118 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (118 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · 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 Glenns.
Rappahannock Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns | in town | $5,102 | 18 | 45% |
| Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News | 30 miles | $16,637 | 53 | 75% |
| Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton | 36 miles | $5,088 | 14 | 34% |
| Brightpoint Community CollegeChester | 46 miles | $5,082 | 23 | 38% |
| Fortis College-RichmondRichmond | 47 miles | $15,688 | 118 | |
| Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa | 48 miles | $5,082 | 18 | 41% |
| Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk | 53 miles | $16,337 | 71% | |
| Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach | 56 miles | $14,568 | 50 | 79% |
HVAC programs near Glenns, 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 Glenns: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Rappahannock Community CollegeThe 17-credit certificate can be finished in one or two semesters; the 29-credit advanced certificate takes two semesters.
- Centura College-Newport NewsDay classes run between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and night classes between 5:30 and 11:30 p.m.; the diploma takes 12 months.
- Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeCareer studies certificate credits can be applied toward the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate; a separate non-credit HVAC Technician workforce program is also offered.
Also publishing schedules: Brightpoint Community College (46 miles), Fortis College-Richmond (47 miles), Eastern Shore Community College (48 miles), Tidewater Tech-Trades (53 miles) and Advanced Technology Institute (56 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Glenns?
Rappahannock Community College, Centura College-Newport News and Brightpoint Community College offer certificates or diplomas only; Virginia Peninsula Community College and Eastern Shore Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Rappahannock Community CollegeAdvanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (AHVAC) Career Studies Certificate: 29 credits (two semesters); Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate: 17 credits (one to two semesters)
- Centura College-Newport NewsHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Diploma: 36 credit hours; 9 courses; 48 weeks (12 months)
- Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeTechnical Studies, Specialization in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS: 63 credits minimum; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate: 33 credits minimum (two semesters: 16 and 17); Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate: 16 credits (four classes)
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 Glenns
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Glenns Cost?
Brightpoint Community College charges the least, $5,082 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Centura College-Newport News charges $16,637. Tools and books cost extra (Brightpoint Community College budgets $1,470 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Glenns?
It depends on the credential. At Rappahannock Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Advanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (AHVAC) Career Studies Certificate runs 29 credits (two semesters). 2 of the 8 schools near Glenns also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Glenns?
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 Glenns?
Advanced Technology Institute scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 50 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Fortis College-Richmond ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Glenns?
Centura College-Newport News, Virginia Peninsula Community College and Brightpoint Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Glenns?
Yes. Centura College-Newport News (30 miles), Fortis College-Richmond (47 miles) and Advanced Technology Institute (56 miles) publish 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.
