Hampton HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Hampton, VA

2 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Hampton 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 Hampton After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Centura College-Newport News and Advanced Technology Institute.
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, 7 miles away, offers Technical Studies, Specialization in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate.
  • Tidewater Tech-Trades in Norfolk, 13 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program.
  • Centura College-Newport News in Newport News, 14 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 6 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 Hampton: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • 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.
  • Tidewater Tech-TradesFull-time students can finish in 48 weeks at the Norfolk branch campus.
  • 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.

Also publishing schedules: Advanced Technology Institute (16 miles), Rappahannock Community College (40 miles), Paul D Camp Community College (44 miles) and Eastern Shore Community College (51 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Hampton

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton7 miles$5,0881434%
Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk13 miles$16,33771%
Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News14 miles$16,6375375%
Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach16 miles$14,5685079%
Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns40 miles$5,1021845%
Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin44 miles$5,012136%
College of The AlbemarleEdenton, NC50 miles$2,2422735%
Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa51 miles$5,0821841%

HVAC programs near Hampton, 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 Hampton for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Hampton: Advanced Technology Institute and 7 Others

Hampton · 7 mi from HamptonPublic, 2-year

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Offers an associate degree, 2 certificates and one other award in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,088
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
14
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Hampton; a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Electrical · Ductwork

Norfolk · 13 mi from HamptonPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$16,337
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

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

Newport News · 14 mi from HamptonPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Centura College-Newport News

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$16,637
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
53
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (53 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Virginia Beach · 16 mi from HamptonPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Advanced Technology Institute

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$14,568
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
50
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Glenns · 40 mi from HamptonPublic, 2-year

Rappahannock Community College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Certificate Program
Tuition / year
$5,102
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
18
conferred 2024–25

Covers EPA 608 · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Edenton, NC · 50 mi from HamptonPublic, 2-year

College of the Albemarle

Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Diploma Program
Tuition / year
$2,242
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
27
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 8 HVAC schools here ($2,242).

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

Melfa · 51 mi from HamptonPublic, 2-year

Eastern Shore Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,082
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
18
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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 Hampton.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Hampton?

Tidewater Tech-Trades, Centura College-Newport News and Advanced Technology Institute 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.

  • 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)
  • Tidewater Tech-TradesHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program: 48 weeks full-time
  • Centura College-Newport NewsHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Diploma: 36 credit hours; 9 courses; 48 weeks (12 months)

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 Hampton

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Hampton Cost?

College of The Albemarle charges the least, $2,242 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Centura College-Newport News charges $16,637. Tools and books cost extra (College of The Albemarle budgets $1,203 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Hampton?

It depends on the credential. At Virginia Peninsula Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Technical Studies, Specialization in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS runs 63 credits minimum. 2 of the 8 schools near Hampton also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Hampton?

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 Hampton?

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. Centura College-Newport News ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Hampton?

Virginia Peninsula Community College, Tidewater Tech-Trades and Centura College-Newport News name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Hampton?

Yes. Centura College-Newport News (14 miles) and Advanced Technology Institute (16 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.