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Best HVAC Schools
in Kentucky

The top 16 accredited HVAC training schools in Kentucky for 2026, ranked by tuition, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid.

Kentucky Rankings

Top HVAC Schools in Kentucky

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

  1. 1Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Somerset Community College

    Somerset, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    $4,400
    Credentials
    EPA + NATE
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (SACSCOC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Most affordable tuition in this ranking
    • Financial aid available
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    80
    Guide Score
  2. 2Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Big Sandy Community and Technical College

    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  3. 3Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Bluegrass Community and Technical College

    Lexington, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  4. 4Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

    Elizabethtown, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  5. 5Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Gateway Community and Technical College

    Florence, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  6. 6Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  7. 7Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Owensboro Community and Technical College

    Owensboro, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  8. 8Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  9. 9Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Ashland Community and Technical College

    Ashland, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  10. 10Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Hazard Community and Technical College

    Hazard, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  11. 11Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  12. 12Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Jefferson Community and Technical College

    Louisville, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  13. 13Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Maysville Community and Technical College

    Maysville, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  14. 14Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  15. 15Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Paducah, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  16. 16Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Interactive College of Technology-Newport

    Newport, Kentucky
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    55
    Guide Score
Somerset Community College— programs & tuition →Big Sandy Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Bluegrass Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Elizabethtown Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Gateway Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Madisonville Community College— programs & tuition →Owensboro Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Ashland Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Hazard Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Hopkinsville Community College— programs & tuition →Jefferson Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Maysville Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College— programs & tuition →West Kentucky Community and Technical College— programs & tuition →Interactive College of Technology-Newport— programs & tuition →

Key Takeaways

The best HVAC school in Kentucky for 2026 is Somerset Community College in Somerset (Guide Score 80). Rankings weigh affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid — schools cannot pay for higher rankings.

  • #1 Somerset Community College (Somerset) — Guide Score 80, from $4,400
  • #2 Big Sandy Community and Technical College (Prestonsburg) — Guide Score 65
  • #3 Bluegrass Community and Technical College (Lexington) — Guide Score 65
  • #4 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (Elizabethtown) — Guide Score 65
  • #5 Gateway Community and Technical College (Florence) — Guide Score 65
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, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid. Affordability and program variety are scored relative to the other schools in each ranking.

  • Affordability (tuition)30%
  • Accreditation25%
  • Included credentials (EPA 608 / NATE)20%
  • Program variety15%
  • Financial aid availability10%

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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FAQ
HVAC Schools in Kentucky: Common Questions
What is the best HVAC school in Kentucky?
Somerset Community College in Somerset ranks first among the HVAC schools we track in Kentucky, earning a Guide Score of 80 for its combination of affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid.
How many HVAC schools are in Kentucky?
We currently rank 16 accredited HVAC schools in Kentucky, offering certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs plus EPA 608 exam prep.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Kentucky?
The median HVAC technician wage in Kentucky is $44,430 per year, with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,960.
Do you need a license to do HVAC work in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky requires HVAC licensing, regulated by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. EPA Section 608 certification is also federally required to handle refrigerants.
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