HVAC schools in North Carolina

Compare 47 HVAC schools in North Carolina in one place: 113 programs across 43 cities, with the most in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Raleigh. 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: 42 public, 2 private for-profit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in North Carolina

3 schools in North Carolina have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: Guilford Technical Community College; Johnston Community College; Pitt Community College.

The U.S. Department of Education reports graduate earnings for HVAC programs at 2 schools in North Carolina. Look for the earnings table on each school page.

2 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in North Carolina, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in North Carolina

• 49 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 33 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 26 Associate's degree
• 5 Certificate, less than 12 weeks

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in North Carolina?

For the 36 public schools with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $1,956 to $5,806 per academic year (median $2,542). 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 North Carolina

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

• To take the Heating Group No. 1, 2 or 3 contractor exam, an applicant needs 2 years (4,000 hours) of full-time on-site experience installing, maintaining, servicing or repairing heating systems in the category sought. The Board says up to half of that (2,000 hours) may come from related academic or technical training.

Official sources: NC Licensing Board: applicant information. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in North Carolina

HVAC schools by city in North Carolina

• HVAC schools in Charlotte (3)
• HVAC schools in Jacksonville (2)
• HVAC schools in Raleigh (2)

All 47 HVAC schools in North Carolina

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in North Carolina

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