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2026 Rankings · PA

Best HVAC Schools
in Pennsylvania

The top 27 accredited HVAC training schools in Pennsylvania for 2026, ranked by tuition, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid.

Pennsylvania Rankings

Top HVAC Schools in Pennsylvania

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

  1. 1Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Orleans Technical College

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $18,500
    Credentials
    EPA + NATE
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (ACCSC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Financial aid available
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    71
    Guide Score
  2. 2Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

    Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $7,000
    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

    Delaware County Community College

    Media, Pennsylvania
    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

    Westmoreland County Community College

    Youngwood, Pennsylvania
    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

    Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

    Johnstown, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $10,435
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    64
    Guide Score
  6. 6Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

    Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $11,755
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    61
    Guide Score
  7. 7Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Community College of Allegheny County

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

    Harrisburg Area Community College

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  9. 9Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Lehigh Carbon Community College

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

    Northampton County Area Community College

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  11. 11Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Rosedale Technical College

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    60
    Guide Score
  12. 12Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education

    York, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $13,385
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    58
    Guide Score
  13. 13Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Berks Career & Technology Center

    Leesport, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  14. 14Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Fortis Institute-Forty Fort

    Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  15. 15Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program

    Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  16. 16Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Johnson College

    Scranton, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  17. 17Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Luzerne County Community College

    Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  18. 18Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

    Washington, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    55
    Guide Score
  19. 19Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Williamsport, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    55
    Guide Score
  20. 20Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    55
    Guide Score
  21. 21Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg

    Greensburg, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    55
    Guide Score
  22. 22Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    55
    Guide Score
  23. 23Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    All-State Career School

    Essington, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $19,577
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    47
    Guide Score
  24. 24Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    All-State Career School-Pittsburgh

    West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $19,577
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    47
    Guide Score
  25. 25Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    New Castle School of Trades

    New Castle, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $23,272
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    46
    Guide Score
  26. 26Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    YTI Career Institute-York

    York, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $23,275
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    41
    Guide Score
  27. 27Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Pennco Tech-Bristol

    Bristol, Pennsylvania
    Starting Tuition
    $23,566
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    40
    Guide Score
Orleans Technical College— programs & tuition →Clearfield County Career and Technology Center— programs & tuition →Delaware County Community College— programs & tuition →Westmoreland County Community College— programs & tuition →Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center— programs & tuition →Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center— programs & tuition →Community College of Allegheny County— programs & tuition →Harrisburg Area Community College— programs & tuition →Lehigh Carbon Community College— programs & tuition →Northampton County Area Community College— programs & tuition →Rosedale Technical College— programs & tuition →York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education— programs & tuition →Berks Career & Technology Center— programs & tuition →Fortis Institute-Forty Fort— programs & tuition →Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program— programs & tuition →Johnson College— programs & tuition →Luzerne County Community College— programs & tuition →Penn Commercial Business/Technical School— programs & tuition →Pennsylvania College of Technology— programs & tuition →Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology— programs & tuition →Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg— programs & tuition →Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh— programs & tuition →All-State Career School— programs & tuition →All-State Career School-Pittsburgh— programs & tuition →New Castle School of Trades— programs & tuition →YTI Career Institute-York— programs & tuition →Pennco Tech-Bristol— programs & tuition →

Key Takeaways

The best HVAC school in Pennsylvania for 2026 is Orleans Technical College in Philadelphia (Guide Score 71). Rankings weigh affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid — schools cannot pay for higher rankings.

  • #1 Orleans Technical College (Philadelphia) — Guide Score 71, from $18,500
  • #2 Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (Clearfield) — Guide Score 70, from $7,000
  • #3 Delaware County Community College (Media) — Guide Score 65
  • #4 Westmoreland County Community College (Youngwood) — Guide Score 65
  • #5 Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center (Johnstown) — Guide Score 64, from $10,435
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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HVAC Schools in Pennsylvania: Common Questions
What is the best HVAC school in Pennsylvania?
Orleans Technical College in Philadelphia ranks first among the HVAC schools we track in Pennsylvania, earning a Guide Score of 71 for its combination of affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid.
How many HVAC schools are in Pennsylvania?
We currently rank 27 accredited HVAC schools in Pennsylvania, offering certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs plus EPA 608 exam prep.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median HVAC technician wage in Pennsylvania is $51,020 per year, with top earners (90th percentile) making $72,880.
Do you need a license to do HVAC work in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not require a separate statewide HVAC license, though EPA Section 608 certification is still federally required to handle refrigerants.
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