Top States for HVAC Programs
In most cases, students will first want to know what HVAC schools exist in the state or city where they live for maximum convenience. Next, determining if a program holds regional or programmatic accreditation by an industry organization such as HVAC Excellence or Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) is essential.
Other questions to consider are:
- Does the program cover the general HVAC curriculum, or are courses geared towards specialized systems such as wind turbines or solar panel technology?
- Upon completion of the program, will graduates receive a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree?
- Does the program include Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) training—a national safety standard for construction and mechanical contractors?
All of these factors and more should play into the decision to commit to a specific HVAC school.
www.hvacclasses.org groups together the HVAC programs available within various states. This site provides useful data on each school, including the number of students who graduated from the school’s HVAC program within the most recent year (when that data is available). We also sort the programs by size and enrollment. Finally, details on occupational demand within the state, licensing requirements, and the accreditation of schools are also provided.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming