HVAC schools in Kentucky

We found 17 schools offering HVAC technician training in Kentucky, with campuses in Louisville, Ashland, Prestonsburg, and Lexington and more. HVAC technicians in Kentucky earn a median $58,620 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
17
Public colleges
15
Median pay in KY
$58,620
Cities with schools
1

17 HVAC technician schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +16

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +15

  3. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +21

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  5. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +16

  6. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +13

  7. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +19

  8. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +13

  9. Interactive College of Technology-Newport

    Newport, KY · Private

    • HVAC technician

  10. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +23

  11. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +16

  12. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +16

  13. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +20

  14. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +22

  15. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +15

  16. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +16

  17. Sullivan University

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +8

  18. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +22

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What HVAC technicians earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

HVAC technician salary in KentuckyHow to become an HVAC technician

Median pay
$58,620
$28.18 an hour
Typical range
$38,790–$80,020
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
5,100
Job growth, 2025–35
+10.9%
40,600 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many HVAC technician schools are in Kentucky?

We list 17 schools in Kentucky with HVAC technician programs: 15 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Louisville, Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, and Newport.

Are there community college HVAC technician programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 15 public colleges in Kentucky offer HVAC technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does HVAC technician school cost in Kentucky?

Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $25,532. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do HVAC technicians make in Kentucky?

The median pay for HVAC technicians in Kentucky is $58,620 a year, and most earn between $38,790 and $80,020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a HVAC technician school in Kentucky?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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