HVAC schools in Ohio

Compare 51 HVAC schools in Ohio in one place: 65 programs across 41 cities, with the most in Columbus, Cincinnati, Chillicothe. 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: 29 public, 6 private for-profit, 3 private nonprofit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in Ohio

6 schools in Ohio have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center; Great Oaks Career Campuses; University of Northwestern Ohio; Miami Valley Career Technology Center; Pike County Joint Vocational School District; RG Drage Career Center.

The U.S. Department of Education reports graduate earnings for HVAC programs at 11 schools in Ohio. Look for the earnings table on each school page.

18 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in Ohio, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in Ohio

• 26 Certificate, less than 12 weeks
• 15 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 13 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 6 Associate's degree
• 1 Certificate

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in Ohio?

8 programs in Ohio publish a program price, ranging from $3,512 to $10,675 (median $7,753). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 2 public schools with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $4,569 to $5,750 per academic year (median $5,160). 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 Ohio

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 Ohio'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 Ohio

• HVAC schools in Columbus (4)
• HVAC schools in Cincinnati (3)
• HVAC schools in Chillicothe (2)
• HVAC schools in Cleveland (2)
• HVAC schools in East Liverpool (2)
• HVAC schools in Lima (2)
• HVAC schools in Nelsonville (2)

All 51 HVAC schools in Ohio

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Ohio

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