HVAC Schools in Merced, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Merced, 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 Merced, CA

#1

Merced College

Merced, CA 2 miles away BOC Score 51.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,646
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

DeHart Technical School

Modesto, CA 36.6 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 216

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA 52.4 miles away BOC Score 27.4
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 1,403

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Institute of Technology

Clovis, CA 52.4 miles away BOC Score 44.2
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,551

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#5

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 52.8 miles away BOC Score 41.3
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  • Programs offered: 71
  • Annual completions: 2,221

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Fresno, CA 54.7 miles away BOC Score 43.2
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 559

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#7

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 64.3 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 551
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 65.3 miles away BOC Score 75.4
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 135
  • Online programs available

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#9

UEI College-Stockton

Stockton, CA 66 miles away BOC Score 36.8
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,379

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#10

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA 66.2 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,368
  • Online programs available

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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

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Career Overview

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