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2026 Rankings · MO

Best HVAC Schools
in Missouri

The top 13 accredited HVAC training schools in Missouri for 2026, ranked by tuition, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid.

Missouri Rankings

Top HVAC Schools in Missouri

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

  1. 1Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Ranken Technical College

    St. Louis, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    $12,500
    Credentials
    EPA + NATE
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (HLC, ACCSC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    75
    Guide Score
  2. 2Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

    Cape Girardeau, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    $5,550
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Most affordable tuition in this ranking
    • Financial aid available
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    70
    Guide Score
  3. 3Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro, Missouri
    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

    Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri
    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
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

    Joplin, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    $9,955
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    63
    Guide Score
  6. 6Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Crowder College

    Neosho, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  7. 7Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    East Central College

    Union, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  8. 8Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  9. 9Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    American Trade School

    Saint Ann, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  10. 10Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Mineral Area College

    Park Hills, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  11. 11Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    State Technical College of Missouri

    Linn, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  12. 12Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Three Rivers College

    Poplar Bluff, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  13. 13Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Pinnacle Career Institute

    Kansas City, Missouri
    Starting Tuition
    $23,464
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    40
    Guide Score
Ranken Technical College— programs & tuition →Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center— programs & tuition →Jefferson College— programs & tuition →Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City— programs & tuition →Franklin Technology Center Adult Education— programs & tuition →Crowder College— programs & tuition →East Central College— programs & tuition →Ozarks Technical Community College— programs & tuition →American Trade School— programs & tuition →Mineral Area College— programs & tuition →State Technical College of Missouri— programs & tuition →Three Rivers College— programs & tuition →Pinnacle Career Institute— programs & tuition →

Key Takeaways

The best HVAC school in Missouri for 2026 is Ranken Technical College in St. Louis (Guide Score 75). Rankings weigh affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid — schools cannot pay for higher rankings.

  • #1 Ranken Technical College (St. Louis) — Guide Score 75, from $12,500
  • #2 Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (Cape Girardeau) — Guide Score 70, from $5,550
  • #3 Jefferson College (Hillsboro) — Guide Score 65
  • #4 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (Kansas City) — Guide Score 65
  • #5 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education (Joplin) — Guide Score 63, from $9,955
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 Missouri: Common Questions
What is the best HVAC school in Missouri?
Ranken Technical College in St. Louis ranks first among the HVAC schools we track in Missouri, earning a Guide Score of 75 for its combination of affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid.
How many HVAC schools are in Missouri?
We currently rank 13 accredited HVAC schools in Missouri, offering certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs plus EPA 608 exam prep.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Missouri?
The median HVAC technician wage in Missouri is $46,890 per year, with top earners (90th percentile) making $67,180.
Do you need a license to do HVAC work in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a separate statewide HVAC license, though EPA Section 608 certification is still federally required to handle refrigerants.
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