HVAC Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 42 schools with HVAC programs in this directory: 34 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 694 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,512 to $10,675, with a median of $8,370 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,257 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Stark State College, Polaris Career Center and Fortis College-Centerville.

42
Schools with this program
694
Graduates last year
$8,370
Median program tuition
$41,257
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 42 HVAC schools in Ohio

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Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
67
Type
Public

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,185
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,985
Type
Public

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,020
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,020
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,268
Graduates last year
36
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,719
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Columbus

Westerville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,585
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,719
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,011
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,060
Type
Private for-profit

Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Maumee, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,849
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,376
Type
Private for-profit

Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Sheffield Village, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,418
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,296
Type
Private for-profit

Terra State Community College

Fremont, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,306
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,154
Type
Public

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,625
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,379
Type
Private nonprofit

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,466
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,359
Type
Public

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,938
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,675
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,109
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,633
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Remington College-Cleveland Campus

Cleveland, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,101
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,294
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does HVAC training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $8,370 (range $3,512 to $10,675, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center ($3,512), Tri-County Adult Career Center ($4,200) and Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus ($4,900). 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 9 months to finish (2 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do HVAC graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,257 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 Ohio?

Yes. 34 public schools offer it, including Stark State College, Polaris Career Center, Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, Columbus State Community College and Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.

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.