Pewaukee HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Pewaukee, WI

Waukesha County Technical College trains HVAC technicians in Pewaukee, and 6 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Pewaukee?

  • Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, in town away, offers HVAC/R Technician Technical Diploma.
  • Milwaukee Area Technical College in Oak Creek, 16 miles away, offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Associate in Applied Science and Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician Technical Diploma.
  • Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn, 38 miles away, offers Refrigeration, AC and Heating Service Technician (HVAC-R) Technical Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 5 of these 7 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Wisconsin: a median $61,710 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Pewaukee for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Pewaukee and the Surrounding Area

Pewaukee · under 1 mi from PewaukeePublic, 2-year

Waukesha County Technical College

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$4,872
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
22
conferred 2024–25

The only campus on this list inside Pewaukee; evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning

Oak Creek · 16 mi from PewaukeePublic, 2-year

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,184
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
31
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Elkhorn · 38 mi from PewaukeePublic, 2-year

Gateway Technical College

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$4,956
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
35
conferred 2024–25

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

West Bend · 50 mi from PewaukeePublic, 2-year

Moraine Park Technical College

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Diploma Program
Tuition / year
$4,819
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
8
conferred 2024–25

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Commercial

Grayslake, IL · 51 mi from PewaukeePublic, 2-year

College of Lake County

Offers an associate degree and 6 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,788
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
250
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (250 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.

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

Janesville · 51 mi from PewaukeePublic, 2-year

Blackhawk Technical College

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • Lowest Tuition in WI
  • Hybrid or Online Options
Tuition / year
$4,267
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
12
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($4,267); some coursework online; 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 Pewaukee.

Waukesha County Technical College and 6 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukeein town$4,8722244%
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeOak Creek16 miles$5,1843125%
Gateway Technical CollegeElkhorn38 miles$4,9563551%
Moraine Park Technical CollegeWest Bend50 miles$4,819858%
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL51 miles$4,78825037%
Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville51 miles$4,2671234%
Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison55 miles$4,977829%

HVAC programs near Pewaukee, 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 Pewaukee: Waukesha County Technical College Teaches Evenings or Weekends

  • Waukesha County Technical CollegeThe diploma is taught on campus in 8-week courses, with daytime and evening options and August or January starts. Entry to core courses runs through a waitlist, currently estimated at 0-1 year.
  • Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeBoth programs are offered in person at the Oak Creek Campus, with August and January starts. Part of the Refrigeration 2 course can be completed off campus for co-op credit when an employer and instructor agree.
  • Gateway Technical CollegeStudents can start in spring or fall and follow a full-time or part-time curriculum track.

Also publishing schedules: College of Lake County (51 miles), Blackhawk Technical College (51 miles) and Madison Area Technical College (55 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Pewaukee?

Waukesha County Technical College, Gateway Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College offer certificates or diplomas only; Milwaukee Area Technical College, College of Lake County and Blackhawk Technical College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

HVAC Technician Pay in Wisconsin

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Wisconsin (6,630 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Pewaukee

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Pewaukee Cost?

Blackhawk Technical College charges the least, $4,267 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Milwaukee Area Technical College charges $5,184. Tools and books cost extra (Blackhawk Technical College budgets $1,464 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Pewaukee?

It depends on the credential. At Waukesha County Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC/R Technician Technical Diploma runs 28 credits (1 year). 4 of the 7 schools near Pewaukee also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Pewaukee?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Wisconsin earn a median $61,710 a year (BLS, May 2025), 1% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $98,070.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Pewaukee?

College of Lake County scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 250 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Blackhawk Technical College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Pewaukee?

Waukesha County Technical College, Gateway Technical College and College of Lake County name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Pewaukee?

Yes. Waukesha County Technical College (in town) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 7 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.