HVAC Schools in Fresno, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Fresno, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

HVAC Schools Near Fresno, CA

#1

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA 0.2 miles away BOC Score 27.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 1,403

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 1.1 miles away BOC Score 41.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 2,221

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Fresno, CA 3.1 miles away BOC Score 43.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 559

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA 5.1 miles away BOC Score 44.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,551

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#5

Reedley College

Reedley, CA 22.1 miles away BOC Score 41.6
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  • In-state tuition: $1,334
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,154
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 881

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, CA 40.4 miles away BOC Score 45.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 1,915
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA 41.3 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 2,591

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Merced College

Merced, CA 53.5 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,646
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Coalinga College

Coalinga, CA 54 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 325
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

DeHart Technical School

Modesto, CA 88.8 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 216

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

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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