HVAC Schools in Cerritos, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Cerritos, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

HVAC Schools Near Cerritos, CA

#1

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 3.7 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,701

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

National Polytechnic College

Lakewood, CA 4.3 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 135

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Long Beach, CA 5.2 miles away BOC Score 62.9
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,464

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Southern California Institute of Technology

Anaheim, CA 7.1 miles away BOC Score 71.7
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Compton College

Compton, CA 8.2 miles away BOC Score 25.2
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 352
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 8.4 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,742

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA 8.8 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 2,015

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Brownson Technical School

Anaheim, CA 9.9 miles away BOC Score 66.0
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 788

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#9

American College of Healthcare and Technology

Huntington Park, CA 12 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 89

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#10

UEI College-Huntington Park

Huntington Park, CA 12.2 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,584

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California HVAC Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $72,560 $34.88 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $61,010 $29.33 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 49-9021 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification included
  • System types trained on (split, heat pump, commercial refrigeration)
  • Apprenticeship connections (3-5 year pathway)
  • State HVAC licensing or registration requirements
  • NATE certification preparation and OSHA safety training

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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