HVAC schools in Illinois

Compare 38 HVAC schools in Illinois in one place: 68 programs across 32 cities, with the most in Chicago, East Peoria, Springfield. 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: 28 public, 5 private for-profit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in Illinois

7 schools in Illinois have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: College of Lake County; Elgin Community College; Illinois Central College; John A Logan College; Oakton College; Waubonsee Community College; Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois.

The U.S. Department of Education reports graduate earnings for HVAC programs at 5 schools in Illinois. Look for the earnings table on each school page.

15 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in Illinois, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in Illinois

• 30 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 19 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 17 Associate's degree
• 1 Certificate, less than 12 weeks

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in Illinois?

3 programs in Illinois publish a program price, ranging from $6,640 to $15,000 (median $14,685). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 27 public schools with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $5,990 to $13,835 per academic year (median $9,642). 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 Illinois

Federal law requires EPA Section 608 certification for technicians who work on refrigerant circuits (EPA 608 guide). Some states and local governments also require HVAC licenses. For Illinois's current rules, check your state licensing agency or CareerOneStop's license finder. See also how to become an HVAC technician.

HVAC schools by city in Illinois

• HVAC schools in Chicago (5)
• HVAC schools in East Peoria (2)
• HVAC schools in Springfield (2)

All 38 HVAC schools in Illinois

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Illinois

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