HVAC schools in Tennessee

Compare 34 HVAC schools in Tennessee in one place: 51 programs across 24 cities, with the most in Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis. 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: 20 public, 5 private for-profit, 3 private nonprofit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in Tennessee

15 schools in Tennessee have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski; Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville; Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Chattanooga; Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Clarksville.

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

9 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in Tennessee, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in Tennessee

• 25 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 16 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 3 Certificate, less than 12 weeks
• 2 Associate's degree
• 2 Certificate
• 1 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in Tennessee?

4 programs in Tennessee publish a program price, ranging from $5,344 to $12,595 (median $5,492). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 1 public school with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $4,542 to $4,542 per academic year (median $4,542). 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 Tennessee

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

• A contractor license is required for projects of $25,000 or more when acting as a prime contractor, and for HVAC subcontractors when their portion of the project is $25,000 or more including materials, equipment and labor. Rules for smaller jobs are generally set locally.

Official sources: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors: contractor license. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in Tennessee

HVAC schools by city in Tennessee

• HVAC schools in Nashville (5)
• HVAC schools in Chattanooga (3)
• HVAC schools in Memphis (3)
• HVAC schools in Cookeville (2)
• HVAC schools in Murfreesboro (2)

All 34 HVAC schools in Tennessee

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Tennessee

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