HVAC schools in Virginia
Looking for HVAC technician schools in Virginia? There are 25, including 17 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. HVAC technicians in Virginia earn a median $59,730 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 25
- Public colleges
- 17
- Median pay in VA
- $59,730
- Cities with schools
- 12
24 HVAC technician schools
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
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Fortis College - Norfolk
Norfolk, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Fortis College - Richmond
Richmond, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA · Public
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +5
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +17
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns, VA · Public
- HVAC technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA · Public
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +6
HVAC schools by city
- Virginia Beach (6 within 30 mi)
- Chesapeake (7 within 30 mi)
- Richmond (3 within 30 mi)
- Norfolk (7 within 30 mi)
- Newport News (6 within 30 mi)
- Suffolk (6 within 30 mi)
- Manassas (3 within 30 mi)
- Petersburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Herndon (3 within 30 mi)
- Abingdon (4 within 30 mi)
- Wytheville (3 within 30 mi)
- Dublin (3 within 30 mi)
What HVAC technicians earn in Virginia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
HVAC technician salary in VirginiaHow to become an HVAC technician
- Median pay
- $59,730
- $28.72 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,760–$83,420
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in VA
- 14,690
- 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 Virginia?
We list 25 schools in Virginia with HVAC technician programs: 17 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Newport News, and Melfa.
Are there community college HVAC technician programs in Virginia?
Yes. 17 public colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia?
Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,495 to $26,366. 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 Virginia?
The median pay for HVAC technicians in Virginia is $59,730 a year, and most earn between $39,760 and $83,420, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a HVAC technician school in Virginia?
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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- Criminal justice programs (26)
- Electronics technician schools (23)
- EMT and paramedic schools (20)
- Industrial maintenance schools (20)
- Medical billing and coding schools (20)
- Welding schools (20)
- Cosmetology schools (18)
- Electrician schools (15)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- Massage therapy schools (15)
- Drafting schools (14)
- Culinary schools (13)
- Radiology tech schools (12)
- Construction schools (11)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
HVAC schools in other states
- California (71)
- Florida (62)
- Texas (60)
- Ohio (39)
- North Carolina (38)
- Pennsylvania (32)
- Illinois (31)
- Georgia (28)
- Tennessee (25)
- Michigan (23)
- Oklahoma (23)
- Alabama (18)
- Puerto Rico (18)
- Kentucky (17)
- Louisiana (17)
- Arizona (16)