Is There an HVAC School in Roanoke?
- Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, 2 miles away, offers Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Residential) Career Studies Certificate and Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate.
- New River Community College in Dublin, 42 miles away, offers Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Career Studies Certificate.
- Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, 43 miles away, offers Technical Studies - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), AAS and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, CSC.
- EPA 608: 3 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Roanoke, VA metro area: a median $49,230 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Roanoke for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Roanoke and the Surrounding Area
Virginia Western Community College
Offers 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,400 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 38 conferred 2024–25
The closest campus to Roanoke; the most HVAC awards nearby (38 in 2024–25).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
New River Community College
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,979 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 8 conferred 2024–25
The lowest tuition of the 4 HVAC schools here ($4,979).
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Central Virginia Community College
Offers an associate degree, 2 certificates and one other award in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,157 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 28 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
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
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Roanoke.
Virginia Western Community College and 3 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke | 2 miles | $5,400 | 38 | 40% |
| New River Community CollegeDublin | 42 miles | $4,979 | 8 | 50% |
| Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg | 43 miles | $5,157 | 28 | 45% |
| Danville Community CollegeDanville | 58 miles | $4,992 | 13 | 39% |
HVAC programs near Roanoke, 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 Roanoke: When Programs Meet
- 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.
- New River Community CollegeThe certificate runs as a one-year sequence: fall (12 credits), spring (9) and summer (3).
- Danville Community CollegeThe diploma takes five semesters including summer on the suggested full-time sequence; the servicing certificate takes three semesters.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Roanoke?
Virginia Western Community College, New River Community College and Danville Community College offer certificates or diplomas only; Central Virginia Community College also awards 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)
- 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)
- 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)
HVAC Technician Pay Around Roanoke
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Roanoke, VA metro area (660 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Roanoke
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Roanoke Cost?
New River Community College charges the least, $4,979 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Virginia Western Community College charges $5,400. Tools and books cost extra (New River Community College budgets $2,000 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Roanoke?
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). 1 of the 4 schools near Roanoke also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Roanoke?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Roanoke, VA metro area earn a median $49,230 a year (BLS, May 2025), 19% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $75,040.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Roanoke?
New River Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 8 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Central Virginia Community College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Roanoke?
Virginia Western Community College, New River Community College and Danville Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.