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HVAC schools in Florida
25 schools in Florida offer HVAC programs (14 of them public), with 24 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,184 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Florida
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin Technical CollegeTampa, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | $42,454 | n/a | n/a | $5,486 |
| Florida Education InstituteMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 77 | $41,658 | $41,244 | $9,500 | $18,141 |
| Southern Technical CollegeOrlando, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 318 | $41,247 | $42,084 | $11,250 | $20,380 |
| Tulsa Welding School-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 122 | $41,120 | n/a | $9,235 | $21,025 |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint LuciePort Saint Lucie, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 18 | $37,811 | $45,551 | $13,000 | $15,064 |
| Fortis Institute-PensacolaPensacola, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 24 | $36,696 | $39,532 | $13,000 | $15,245 |
| Fort Myers Technical CollegeFort Myers, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | $64,719 | n/a | $4,029 |
| Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | $45,618 | n/a | $2,764 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-OrlandoCasselberry, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,757 |
| College of Business and TechnologyHialeah, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,030 |
| Florida International Training InstituteMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 91 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,170 |
| Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,878 |
| Futura Career InstituteHialeah, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,900 |
| Hillsborough CollegeTampa, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,506 |
| InterAmerican Technical InstituteMiami, FL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 75 | n/a | n/a | $9,500 | $10,500 |
| Jones Technical InstituteJacksonville, FL | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | n/a | $14,500 | $17,755 |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami Lakes, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 41 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,655 |
| Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville, FL | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,120 |
| Orange Technical College-South CampusOrlando, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,541 |
| Orange Technical College-West CampusOcoee, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,921 |
| Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,363 |
| Pinellas Technical College-ClearwaterClearwater, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,089 |
| Radford M Locklin Technical CollegeMilton, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,739 |
| Santa Fe CollegeGainesville, FL | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,563 |
| Treasure Coast Technical CollegeVero Beach, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,803 |
Cities with the most programs: Miami (3), Jacksonville (3), Tampa (2), Orlando (2), Pensacola (2), Hialeah (2), Port Saint Lucie (1), Fort Myers (1), Fort Pierce (1), Casselberry (1), Miami Lakes (1), Niceville (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Florida?
25 schools in Florida awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 24 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Florida has the highest earnings?
Erwin Technical College in Tampa, where certificate graduates earned a median of $42,454 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Florida?
By yearly tuition and fees, Pensacola State College in Pensacola charges $2,363 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do HVAC graduates make in Florida?
The typical certificate program in Florida reported median earnings of $41,184 one year after graduation and $43,818 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Florida: all trade schools · colleges
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HVAC schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.