HVAC schools in Florida

Compare 72 HVAC schools in Florida in one place: 85 programs across 48 cities, with the most in Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville. See which are certificates and which are degrees, what they cost where the price is published, and which are closest to you. By school type: 36 public, 20 private for-profit, 1 private nonprofit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in Florida

6 schools in Florida have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: Lively Technical College; Palm Beach State College; Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF; Traviss Technical College; Wilton Simpson Technical College; Withlacoochee Technical College.

The U.S. Department of Education reports graduate earnings for HVAC programs at 17 schools in Florida. Look for the earnings table on each school page.

16 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in Florida, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in Florida

• 32 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 27 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 10 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years
• 8 Associate's degree
• 4 Certificate
• 1 Certificate, less than 12 weeks

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in Florida?

15 programs in Florida publish a program price, ranging from $4,313 to $21,500 (median $21,500). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 6 public schools with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $2,348 to $3,246 per academic year (median $2,610). That covers all programs at the school, not only HVAC.

Prices are the published figures for the year shown on each school page. They change, and tools, books and certification exams can cost extra. See our HVAC school cost guide for how we calculate this.

HVAC licensing and certification in Florida

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board.

• To become a certified Class A air conditioning contractor, an individual must first pass a state certification examination. DBPR says applicants must have four years of experience or a combination of college and experience, and lists full details on the application instruction page. Military experience may count toward the requirements.

Official sources: DBPR: CILB 5-G certified Class A air conditioning contractor checklist. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in Florida

HVAC schools by city in Florida

• HVAC schools in Miami (7)
• HVAC schools in Orlando (5)
• HVAC schools in Jacksonville (4)
• HVAC schools in Hialeah (3)
• HVAC schools in Tallahassee (3)
• HVAC schools in Tampa (3)
• HVAC schools in Fort Lauderdale (2)
• HVAC schools in Fort Myers (2)
• HVAC schools in Lauderdale Lakes (2)
• HVAC schools in Margate (2)
• HVAC schools in Pensacola (2)

All 72 HVAC schools in Florida

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Florida

General career data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Federal certification rule: 40 CFR 82.161. Browse all states.