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HVAC Schools in Virginia
24 schools in Virginia offer HVAC-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 272 registered apprenticeship programs in Virginia train HVAC apprentices — see apprenticeships.
Occupation pay is what working HVAC professionals in Virginia earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.
Official license records related to HVAC in Virginia
From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:
- Plumbers License — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
- Accessibility Mechanic Certification — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
- Residential Building Energy Analyst (RBEA) License — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
- Emergency Elevator Mechanic — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
- Backflow Prevention Device Worker — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
- Tradesman License — Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation~Board for Contractors
Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.
Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa | public | $2,495 | 35.2% | $32,418 |
| Paul D Camp Community College | Franklin | public | $4,126 | 26.5% | $36,031 |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns | public | $4,343 | 31.8% | $36,121 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville | public | $4,102 | 35.7% | $33,323 |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke | public | $4,966 | 35.6% | $38,787 |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester | public | $5,490 | 27.9% | $41,223 |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville | public | $4,622 | 43.3% | $34,303 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown | public | $6,013 | 32.8% | $41,000 |
| New River Community College | Dublin | public | $6,279 | 29.5% | $40,025 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon | public | $5,375 | 33.8% | $32,681 |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta | public | $5,338 | 33.7% | $32,371 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff | public | $6,005 | 35.3% | $34,221 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton | public | $7,012 | 20.6% | $37,996 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale | public | $9,919 | 28.5% | $53,557 |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg | public | $6,928 | 30% | $36,627 |
| Danville Community College | Danville | public | $6,669 | 33.8% | $31,664 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap | public | $8,852 | 42% | $32,622 |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk | public | $11,762 | 23.2% | $38,349 |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Virginia Beach | private for-profit | $16,358 | 76.6% | $46,342 |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond | private for-profit | $24,635 | 48.2% | $32,754 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk | private for-profit | $24,764 | 49.4% | $32,754 |
| Tidewater Tech-Trades | Norfolk | private for-profit | $26,366 | 72.8% | $31,657 |
| Centura College-Newport News | Newport News | private for-profit | $24,842 | 72.3% | $25,930 |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake | private for-profit | not reported | 68.6% | $25,930 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not HVAC graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
Common questions: HVAC school in Virginia
- How much do HVAC schools cost in Virginia?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 24 HVAC schools in Virginia is $6,279. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
- Can you get paid to train as a HVAC in Virginia?
- Yes — Virginia has 272 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the HVAC apprenticeships page for the current list.
- What does a HVAC earn in Virginia?
- Working HVAC professionals in Virginia earn a median of $59,730 per year, ranging from about $39,760 to $83,420 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.
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