HVAC schools in Pennsylvania

41 schools in Pennsylvania report HVAC and refrigeration maintenance programs in the data sources on our methodology page, offering 61 programs across 35 cities, most of them in Pittsburgh, Altoona, Schnecksville. By school type: 21 public, 9 private for-profit, 3 private nonprofit.

HVAC program types in Pennsylvania

• 22 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 18 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 17 Associate's degree
• 3 Certificate, less than 12 weeks
• 1 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years

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

How much does HVAC school cost in Pennsylvania?

8 programs in Pennsylvania publish a program-level price in our data, ranging from $7,000 to $23,275 (median $16,481). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 10 public schools where federal data gives a school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $8,700 to $17,940 per academic year (median $9,869). 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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania states that it currently has no licensure or certification requirements for most construction contractors or their employees. The Department adds that some of Pennsylvania's 2,562 municipalities have set their own local licensure or certification requirements for contractors or construction tradespeople, and that this information can only be obtained by contacting the municipality where the work will occur.

Official sources (read November 11, 2026): PA Department of Labor & Industry: contractor licensing. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you apply.

How to become an HVAC technician in Pennsylvania

HVAC schools by city in Pennsylvania

• HVAC schools in Pittsburgh (3)
• HVAC schools in Altoona (2)
• HVAC schools in Schnecksville (2)
• HVAC schools in Scranton (2)
• HVAC schools in York (2)

All 41 HVAC schools in Pennsylvania

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Pennsylvania

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