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HVAC training in Columbus

18 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Columbus area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1 In Columbus, 4 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 18 programs

All 88 HVAC training programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does HVAC training cost in Columbus?

$3,742 to $10,948

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 16 programs with a price: $1,700 to $21,565

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Columbus?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 18 HVAC training programs in Columbus approved for funding

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18 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Construction HVAC Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$88,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,787
    Program website, Construction HVAC Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Construction HVAC Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,114
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    147
    a year, estimated
    $88,500
    price
    $3,787

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus, Westerville

    Education and courses

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus, Westerville · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,565
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    32%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $752
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,565

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Trades HVAC Technician ATS

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$98,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,726
    Program website, Construction Trades HVAC Technician ATS at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Construction Trades HVAC Technician ATS at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $24,493
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $98,000
    price
    $10,726

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC Ready to Work

    Hocking College, Nelsonville

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, Nelsonville · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,700
    Program website, HVAC Ready to Work at Hocking College
    More details about HVAC Ready to Work at Hocking College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,700

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Controls (HVAC) Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,363
    Program website, Controls (HVAC) Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Controls (HVAC) Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,363

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Test and Balance Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Education and courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,719
    Program website, Test and Balance Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Test and Balance Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,719

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Large HVAC Commercial Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,609
    Program website, Large HVAC Commercial Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Large HVAC Commercial Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,609

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Residential/Light Commercial HVAC Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,787
    Program website, Residential/Light Commercial HVAC Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Residential/Light Commercial HVAC Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,787

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    HVAC Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,498
    Program website, HVAC Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about HVAC Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,498

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)

    Columbus City Schools, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus City Schools, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,200
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) at Columbus City Schools
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) at Columbus City Schools
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,200

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,364
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,033
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,364

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    NCCER - HVAC Level One

    National Skilled Trades Network, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Skilled Trades Network, Columbus · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,597
    Program website, NCCER - HVAC Level One at National Skilled Trades Network
    More details about NCCER - HVAC Level One at National Skilled Trades Network
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,597

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC

    Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools, Groveport

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools, Groveport · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,725
    Program website, HVAC at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
    More details about HVAC at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,725

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology AAS

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,615
    Program website, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $11,615

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,115
    School website, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,115

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

    Hocking College, Nelsonville

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, Nelsonville · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,065
    Program website, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning at Hocking College
    More details about Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning at Hocking College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,065

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    HVAC (Adult Diploma Program)

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark

    No diploma needed

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, HVAC (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about HVAC (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Elite Heating & Cooling, Pataskala

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elite Heating & Cooling, Pataskala · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers at Elite Heating & Cooling
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for HVAC training in Columbus

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Columbus

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Columbus HVAC program numbers come from

Which Columbus HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Columbus area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Columbus HVAC program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some HVAC programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Columbus

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs