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2026 Rankings · WI

Best HVAC Schools
in Wisconsin

The top 11 accredited HVAC training schools in Wisconsin for 2026, ranked by tuition, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid.

Wisconsin Rankings

Top HVAC Schools in Wisconsin

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

  1. 1Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    $7,800
    Credentials
    EPA + NATE
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (HLC, HVAC Excellence)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Most affordable tuition in this ranking
    • Financial aid available
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    78
    Guide Score
  2. 2Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

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

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    61
    Guide Score
  4. 4Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    3
    • Accredited institution
    • 3 HVAC programs to choose from
    • Financial aid available
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    61
    Guide Score
  5. 5Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    58
    Guide Score
  6. 6Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    58
    Guide Score
  7. 7Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    58
    Guide Score
  8. 8Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    58
    Guide Score
  9. 9Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Western Technical College

    La Crosse, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
    View School & Programs
    58
    Guide Score
  10. 10Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    54
    Guide Score
  11. 11Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee, Wisconsin
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    54
    Guide Score
Milwaukee Area Technical College— programs & tuition →Chippewa Valley Technical College— programs & tuition →Blackhawk Technical College— programs & tuition →Northwood Technical College— programs & tuition →Gateway Technical College— programs & tuition →Madison Area Technical College— programs & tuition →Moraine Park Technical College— programs & tuition →Northeast Wisconsin Technical College— programs & tuition →Western Technical College— programs & tuition →Mid-State Technical College— programs & tuition →Waukesha County Technical College— programs & tuition →

Key Takeaways

The best HVAC school in Wisconsin for 2026 is Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee (Guide Score 78). Rankings weigh affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid — schools cannot pay for higher rankings.

  • #1 Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee) — Guide Score 78, from $7,800
  • #2 Chippewa Valley Technical College (Eau Claire) — Guide Score 65
  • #3 Blackhawk Technical College (Janesville) — Guide Score 61
  • #4 Northwood Technical College (Rice Lake) — Guide Score 61
  • #5 Gateway Technical College (Kenosha) — Guide Score 58
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 Wisconsin: Common Questions
What is the best HVAC school in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee ranks first among the HVAC schools we track in Wisconsin, earning a Guide Score of 78 for its combination of affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid.
How many HVAC schools are in Wisconsin?
We currently rank 11 accredited HVAC schools in Wisconsin, offering certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs plus EPA 608 exam prep.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Wisconsin?
The median HVAC technician wage in Wisconsin is $51,390 per year, with top earners (90th percentile) making $73,510.
Do you need a license to do HVAC work in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a separate statewide HVAC license, though EPA Section 608 certification is still federally required to handle refrigerants.
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