Best HVAC Schools in Texas (2025)

Compare hvac schools across Texas. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Texas HVAC Schools Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $54,050 $25.99 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $59,810 $28.75 per hour


Why Choose HVAC Schools in Texas?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX 9.2 miles away

Located in Killeen, TX Central Texas College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Accounting Technology.

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  • 6200 West Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76549-4199
  • (254) 526-7161

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

McLennan Community College

Waco, TX 47.2 miles away

Located in Waco, TX McLennan Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Accounting Technology, and Bookkeeper. The campus serves roughly 4,997 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,660
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,910
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX 53.1 miles away

Located in Waco, TX Texas State Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Auto Body and Collision Repair, and Automotive Technician.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Universal Technical Institute-West Texas

Austin, TX 58.2 miles away

Located in Austin, TX Universal Technical Institute-West Texas is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Diesel Technician. The campus serves roughly 955 learners.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#5

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 63.8 miles away

Located in Austin, TX Austin Community College District is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#6

Austin Career Institute

Austin, TX 63.9 miles away

Located in Austin, TX Austin Career Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Electrician, HVAC Technician, and HVAC Technician. The campus serves roughly 51 learners.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#7

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 66.3 miles away

Located in Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Cybersecurity, Environmental Science Technology, and Art and Design Foundations.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#8

CyberTex Institute of Technology

Austin, TX 67.3 miles away

Located in Austin, TX CyberTex Institute of Technology is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include HVAC Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Practical Nursing (LPN).

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#9

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX 70.1 miles away

Located in Hillsboro, TX Hill College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#10

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX 70.2 miles away

Located in Austin, TX Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Computer Support Specialist.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 93.6 miles away

Located in San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Construction Management, Construction Trades, and Corrections.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#12

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 98.6 miles away

Located in Corsicana, TX Navarro College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Computer Programming, and Cosmetologist.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC


Texas HVAC Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Data Year: 2024 • Texas

Median Pay (2024) $54,050 $25.99 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$58,120 per year $27.94 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $37,300

$17.93 per hour

25th Percentile $45,790

$22.01 per hour

75th Percentile $70,050

$33.68 per hour

90th Percentile $82,870

$39.84 per hour

Texas vs U.S.

Median Wage -9.6%
$54,050

$25.99 per hour

Mean Wage -7.3%
$58,120

$27.94 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 32,070

Employment: 32,070 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.32
Employment RSE
6.0%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
32,070 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes



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