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Best HVAC Schools
in Florida

The top 8 accredited HVAC training schools in Florida for 2026, ranked by job placement, tuition, accreditation, and included certifications.

Key Takeaways

The best HVAC school in Florida for 2026 is Valencia College in Orlando (Guide Score 94). Rankings weigh job placement, affordability, accreditation, graduation rate, and included certifications — schools cannot pay for placement.

  • #1 Valencia College (Orlando) — Guide Score 94, from $5,200
  • #2 Florida State College at Jacksonville (Jacksonville) — Guide Score 93, from $4,900
  • #3 Miami Dade College (Miami) — Guide Score 93, from $4,800
  • #4 Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (Jacksonville) — Guide Score 79, from $19,200
  • #5 Fortis Institute - Palm Springs (Palm Springs) — Guide Score 79, from $18,500
Florida Rankings

Top HVAC Schools in Florida

Ranked by Guide Score. Tap any school for full program details, tuition, and outcomes.

  1. 1Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Valencia College

    Orlando, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $5,200
    Job Placement
    90%
    Grad Rate
    84%
    Programs
    2
    • 90% average job placement
    • Accredited (SACSCOC, HVAC Excellence)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    94
    Guide Score
  2. 2Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Florida State College at Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $4,900
    Job Placement
    86%
    Grad Rate
    82%
    Programs
    2
    • 86% average job placement
    • Accredited (SACSCOC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    93
    Guide Score
  3. 3Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Miami Dade College

    Miami, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $4,800
    Job Placement
    85%
    Grad Rate
    78%
    Programs
    2
    • 85% average job placement
    • Accredited (SACSCOC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Most affordable tuition in this ranking
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    93
    Guide Score
  4. 4Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $19,200
    Job Placement
    84%
    Grad Rate
    71%
    Programs
    2
    • 84% average job placement
    • Accredited (ACCSC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    79
    Guide Score
  5. 5Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Fortis Institute - Palm Springs

    Palm Springs, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $18,500
    Job Placement
    77%
    Grad Rate
    67%
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (ACCSC, COE)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    79
    Guide Score
  6. 6Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Southern Technical College - Orlando

    Orlando, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $19,500
    Job Placement
    79%
    Grad Rate
    68%
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (ACCSC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    75
    Guide Score
  7. 7Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Universal Technical Institute - Orlando

    Orlando, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $33,400
    Job Placement
    85%
    Grad Rate
    72%
    Programs
    2
    • 85% average job placement
    • Accredited (ACCSC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    72
    Guide Score
  8. 8Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Florida Career College - Miami

    Miami, Florida
    Starting Tuition
    $21,500
    Job Placement
    76%
    Grad Rate
    61%
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited (ACCSC)
    • EPA 608 prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    67
    Guide Score
How We Rank

Our Ranking Methodology

Each school earns a Guide Score from 0–100, calculated only from objective data we track on every program: tuition, job placement, graduation rate, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid. Affordability and program variety are scored relative to the other schools in each ranking.

  • Job placement rate25%
  • Affordability (tuition)20%
  • Accreditation15%
  • Graduation rate15%
  • Included credentials (EPA 608 / NATE)10%
  • Program variety10%
  • Financial aid availability5%

Editorial independence: schools cannot pay for higher rankings. Affiliate relationships are never an input to the Guide Score. See our full methodology and advertising disclosure.

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HVAC Schools in Florida: Common Questions
What is the best HVAC school in Florida?
Valencia College in Orlando ranks first among the HVAC schools we track in Florida, earning a Guide Score of 94 for its combination of job placement, affordability, accreditation, and included certifications.
How many HVAC schools are in Florida?
We currently rank 8 accredited HVAC schools in Florida, offering certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs plus EPA 608 exam prep.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Florida?
The median HVAC technician wage in Florida is $44,860 per year, with top earners (90th percentile) making $64,580.
Do you need a license to do HVAC work in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires HVAC licensing, regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). EPA Section 608 certification is also federally required to handle refrigerants.
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