26 schools · Ohio
HVAC schools in Ohio
26 schools in Ohio offer HVAC programs (18 of them public), with 26 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,198 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMonroe, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 30 | $47,024 | $54,800 | n/a | $10,150 |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 17 | $44,379 | $59,801 | $14,167 | $14,625 |
| Fortis College-CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 36 | $43,719 | $46,867 | $13,000 | $15,268 |
| Fortis College-ColumbusWesterville, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $43,719 | $46,867 | $13,000 | $15,585 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $43,060 | $50,471 | $13,000 | $15,011 |
| Stautzenberger College-MaumeeMaumee, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $41,376 | $41,254 | $14,167 | $16,849 |
| Fortis College-CentervilleCenterville, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 37 | $41,020 | $46,061 | $13,000 | $15,020 |
| Ohio Business College-SheffieldSheffield Village, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $40,296 | n/a | $12,041 | $13,418 |
| Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 20 | $39,359 | $51,509 | n/a | $7,800 |
| Remington College-Cleveland CampusCleveland, OH | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 0 | $39,294 | $39,665 | $13,787 | $16,101 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical SchoolsGroveport, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | $37,674 | $47,821 | n/a | $10,750 |
| Auburn Career CenterConcord Twp, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $51,307 | n/a | $8,669 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $51,093 | n/a | $852 |
| Apollo Career CenterLima, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $935 |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career CampusJefferson, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,500 |
| Buckeye Hills Career CenterRio Grande, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,202 |
| Buckeye Joint Vocational SchoolNew Philadelphia, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,850 |
| Collins Career Technical CenterChesapeake, OH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,650 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterBrecksville, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,500 |
| EHOVE Career CenterMilan, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,058 |
| Knox County Career CenterMount Vernon, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,832 |
| Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,109 |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School DistrictChillicothe, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,736 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,675 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,675 |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,625 |
| Upper Valley Career CenterPiqua, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,408 |
| Warren County Career CenterLebanon, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $12,800 |
Cities with the most programs: Lima (2), Cincinnati (2), Monroe (1), Westerville (1), Cuyahoga Falls (1), Maumee (1), Centerville (1), Sheffield Village (1), Cleveland (1), Groveport (1), Concord Twp (1), Newark (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Ohio?
26 schools in Ohio awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 26 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools in Monroe, where certificate graduates earned a median of $47,024 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark charges $852 (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 Ohio?
The typical certificate program in Ohio reported median earnings of $41,198 one year after graduation and $47,821 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.