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HVAC Schools in Martinsburg, WV

There are 4 HVAC schools in and around Martinsburg, all within 60 miles. The closest is James Rumsey Technical Institute (5 miles).

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Which HVAC Schools in Martinsburg Should You Compare?

  • James Rumsey Technical Institute in Martinsburg, 5 miles away, offers HVAC Technician.
  • Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown, VA, 33 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate and HVAC Apprenticeship, Journeyman, and Licensure Program (Levels 1-4, workforce).
  • Montgomery College in Rockville, MD, 50 miles away, offers Building Trades Technology AAS, HVACR Area of Concentration (308D).
  • EPA 608: 3 of these 4 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area: a median $58,410 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Compare HVAC Programs Near Martinsburg

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
James Rumsey Technical InstituteMartinsburg5 miles29
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown, VA33 miles$5,0721145%
Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD50 miles$5,394032%
Northern Virginia Community CollegeWoodbridge, VA59 miles$5,8916533%

HVAC programs near Martinsburg, 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 Martinsburg for What You Need

Closest to MartinsburgJames Rumsey Technical Institute5 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionLaurel Ridge Community College$5,072 a year, in-state (2024–25)Most HVAC AwardsNorthern Virginia Community College65 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Degree PathMontgomery CollegeBuilding Trades Technology AAS, HVACR Area of Concentration (308D)

HVAC Schools in Martinsburg: Northern Virginia Community College and 3 Others

Woodbridge, VA · 59 mi from MartinsburgPublic, 2-year

Northern Virginia Community College

Offers an associate degree and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,891
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
65
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (65 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Middletown, VA · 33 mi from MartinsburgPublic, 2-year

Laurel Ridge Community College

Offers a certificate and one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
Tuition / year
$5,072
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
11
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 3 HVAC schools here ($5,072); evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.

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

Martinsburg · 5 mi from MartinsburgPublic, under 2-year

James Rumsey Technical Institute

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in WV
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
29
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Martinsburg.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls

Rockville, MD · 50 mi from MartinsburgPublic, 2-year

Montgomery College

Offers an associate degree in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,394
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees

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 Martinsburg.

HVAC Classes in Martinsburg: Laurel Ridge Community College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • James Rumsey Technical InstituteClasses meet Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., from August through June. Students are expected to do about three hours a day of self-paced theory work at home.
  • Laurel Ridge Community CollegeThe credit certificate runs two full-time semesters at the Middletown campus, including a High School Trades Academy option for high school seniors; the workforce apprenticeship levels are hybrid, meeting one evening a week at Middletown and Fauquier.
  • Northern Virginia Community CollegeAll three programs are offered at the Woodbridge campus.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Martinsburg?

James Rumsey Technical Institute and Laurel Ridge Community College offer certificates or diplomas only; Montgomery College and Northern Virginia Community College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • James Rumsey Technical InstituteHVAC Technician: August through June
  • Laurel Ridge Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Career Studies Certificate: 16 credits (1 year, 2 full-time semesters); HVAC Apprenticeship, Journeyman, and Licensure Program (Levels 1-4, workforce): 5-6 months per level
  • Northern Virginia Community CollegeAir Conditioning and Refrigeration AAS: 61-64 credits (two years); Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate: 33-34 credits (one year); HVAC-R and Facilities Services Technology Career Studies Certificate: 23 credits (one year)

HVAC Technician Pay Around Martinsburg

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area (280 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Martinsburg

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Martinsburg Cost?

Laurel Ridge Community College charges the least, $5,072 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Northern Virginia Community College charges $5,891. Tools and books cost extra (Laurel Ridge Community College budgets $1,470 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Martinsburg?

It depends on the credential. At James Rumsey Technical Institute, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC Technician runs August through June. 2 of the 4 schools near Martinsburg also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Martinsburg?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area earn a median $58,410 a year (BLS, May 2025), 4% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $87,790.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Martinsburg?

Northern Virginia Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 65 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Laurel Ridge Community College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Martinsburg?

Laurel Ridge Community College, Montgomery College and Northern Virginia Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Martinsburg?

Yes. Laurel Ridge Community College (33 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 4 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.