HVAC schools in Florida

65 schools in Florida report HVAC and refrigeration maintenance programs in the data sources on our methodology page, offering 78 programs across 44 cities, most of them in Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville. By school type: 30 public, 19 private for-profit, 1 private nonprofit.

HVAC program types in Florida

• 32 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 27 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 10 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years
• 8 Associate's degree
• 1 Certificate, less than 12 weeks

Award levels follow the U.S. Department of Education's categories. Many schools offer more than one.

How much does HVAC school cost in Florida?

15 programs in Florida publish a program-level price in our data, ranging from $4,313 to $21,500 (median $21,500). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 6 public schools where federal data gives a school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $2,348 to $3,246 per academic year (median $2,610). That covers all programs at the school, not only HVAC.

Prices come from federal and state data for the year shown on each school page. They change, and tools, books and certification exams can cost extra. See our HVAC school cost guide for how we calculate this.

HVAC licensing and certification in Florida

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board.

• To become a certified Class A air conditioning contractor, an individual must first pass a state certification examination. DBPR says applicants must have four years of experience or a combination of college and experience, and lists full details on the application instruction page. Military experience may count toward the requirements.

Official sources (read November 11, 2026): DBPR: CILB 5-G certified Class A air conditioning contractor checklist. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in Florida

HVAC schools by city in Florida

• HVAC schools in Miami (5)
• HVAC schools in Orlando (5)
• HVAC schools in Jacksonville (4)
• HVAC schools in Hialeah (3)
• HVAC schools in Tallahassee (3)
• HVAC schools in Tampa (3)
• HVAC schools in Fort Lauderdale (2)
• HVAC schools in Lauderdale Lakes (2)
• HVAC schools in Margate (2)
• HVAC schools in Pensacola (2)

All 65 HVAC schools in Florida

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Florida

General career data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Federal certification rule: 40 CFR 82.161. Browse all states.