HVAC schools in Pennsylvania

Compare 43 HVAC schools in Pennsylvania in one place: 63 programs across 36 cities, with the most in Pittsburgh, Scranton, Altoona. 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: 21 public, 10 private for-profit, 3 private nonprofit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in Pennsylvania

6 schools in Pennsylvania have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center; York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education; Pennsylvania College of Technology; Somerset County Technology Center; North Montco AVTS; Bucks County Technical High School.

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

7 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in Pennsylvania, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in Pennsylvania

• 22 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 18 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 17 Associate's degree
• 3 Certificate, less than 12 weeks
• 1 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years
• 1 Certificate

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in Pennsylvania?

8 programs in Pennsylvania publish a program price, ranging from $7,000 to $23,275 (median $16,481). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 10 public schools with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $8,700 to $17,940 per academic year (median $9,869). 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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania states that it currently has no licensure or certification requirements for most construction contractors or their employees. The Department adds that some of Pennsylvania's 2,562 municipalities have set their own local licensure or certification requirements for contractors or construction tradespeople, and that this information can only be obtained by contacting the municipality where the work will occur.

Official sources: PA Department of Labor & Industry: contractor licensing. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in Pennsylvania

HVAC schools by city in Pennsylvania

• HVAC schools in Pittsburgh (3)
• HVAC schools in Scranton (3)
• HVAC schools in Altoona (2)
• HVAC schools in Schnecksville (2)
• HVAC schools in York (2)

All 43 HVAC schools in Pennsylvania

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Pennsylvania

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