HVAC Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina has 40 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 36 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,247 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,040 to $18,040, with a median of $18,040 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $49,148 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Wake Technical Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

40
Schools with this program
1,247
Graduates last year
$18,040
Median program tuition
$49,148
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 40 HVAC schools in North Carolina

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Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,284
Graduates last year
134
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,607
Type
Public

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,756
Graduates last year
88
Type
Public

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,592
Graduates last year
54
Type
Public

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,680
Graduates last year
38
Type
Public

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,634
Graduates last year
32
Type
Public

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,273
Graduates last year
30
Type
Public

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,229
Graduates last year
28
Type
Public

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,588
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,040
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,585
Type
Private for-profit

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,523
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,598
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,956
Graduates last year
19
Type
Public

Sampson Community College

Clinton, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,877
Graduates last year
19
Type
Public

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,728
Graduates last year
19
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville

Fayetteville, NC

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,040
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,585
Type
Private for-profit

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,538
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Wilson Community College

Wilson, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,572
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,681
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Tri-County Community College

Murphy, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,705
Graduates last year
1
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does HVAC training cost in North Carolina?

The median published tuition is $18,040 (range $18,040 to $18,040, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Miller-Motte College-Raleigh ($18,040) and Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville ($18,040). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does HVAC school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (10 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do HVAC graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $49,148 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public HVAC programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 36 public schools offer it, including Wake Technical Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Johnston Community College and Central Piedmont Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.