Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Richmond After Work?
- Night or weekend classes: Fortis College-Richmond and Centura College-Newport News.
- Fortis College-Richmond in Richmond, 4 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma.
- Brightpoint Community College in Chester, 13 miles away, offers Heating and Air Conditioning, Career Studies Certificate.
- Rappahannock Community College in Glenns, 47 miles away, offers Advanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (AHVAC) Career Studies Certificate and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate.
- EPA 608: 4 of these 5 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Richmond, VA metro area: a median $59,130 a year (BLS, May 2025).
HVAC Classes in Richmond: 2 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Fortis College-RichmondStudents can choose a morning section (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) or an evening section (6:00-11:00 p.m.), Monday through Thursday; required externship hours may be scheduled outside class sessions.
- Brightpoint Community CollegeThe certificate is offered at the Chester campus, with some courses offered only in fall or only in spring.
- Rappahannock Community CollegeThe 17-credit certificate can be finished in one or two semesters; the 29-credit advanced certificate takes two semesters.
Also publishing schedules: Southside Virginia Community College (54 miles) and Centura College-Newport News (59 miles). See each profile for times.
Compare HVAC Programs Near Richmond
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-RichmondRichmond | 4 miles | $15,688 | 118 | |
| Brightpoint Community CollegeChester | 13 miles | $5,082 | 23 | 38% |
| Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns | 47 miles | $5,102 | 18 | 45% |
| Southside Virginia Community CollegeSouth Boston | 54 miles | $5,007 | 23 | 42% |
| Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News | 59 miles | $16,637 | 53 | 75% |
HVAC programs near Richmond, 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 Richmond for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Richmond: Fortis College-Richmond and 4 Others
Fortis College-Richmond
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $15,688 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 118 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Richmond; the most HVAC awards nearby (118 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
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
Southside Virginia Community College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,007 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 5 HVAC schools here ($5,007).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Brightpoint Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,082 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 23 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical
Rappahannock Community College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,102 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 18 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Richmond.
How Long HVAC Programs Near Richmond Take
- Fortis College-RichmondHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma: 960 contact hours; 64 quarter credits; 48 instructional weeks
- Brightpoint Community CollegeHeating and Air Conditioning, Career Studies Certificate: 19 credits
- 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)
HVAC Technician Pay Around Richmond
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Richmond, VA metro area (2,700 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Richmond
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Richmond Cost?
Southside Virginia Community College charges the least, $5,007 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Centura College-Newport News charges $16,637. Tools and books cost extra (Southside Virginia Community College budgets $2,600 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Richmond?
It depends on the credential. At Fortis College-Richmond, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma runs 960 contact hours; 64 quarter credits; 48 instructional weeks. Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Richmond?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Richmond, VA metro area earn a median $59,130 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $78,620.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Richmond?
Fortis College-Richmond scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 118 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Centura College-Newport News ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Richmond?
Fortis College-Richmond, Brightpoint Community College and Southside Virginia Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Richmond?
Yes. Fortis College-Richmond (4 miles) and Centura College-Newport News (59 miles) publish 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.