HVAC Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

HVAC Schools Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

#1

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 14.8 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 444
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA 18.1 miles away BOC Score 59.0
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  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 1,851
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

American College of Healthcare and Technology

Riverside, CA 19.6 miles away BOC Score 48.3
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 256

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Norco College

Norco, CA 19.9 miles away BOC Score 57.5
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 626

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#5

InterCoast Colleges-Riverside

Riverside, CA 21.1 miles away BOC Score 39.5
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 141

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Brownson Technical School

Anaheim, CA 21.9 miles away BOC Score 66.0
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 788

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#7

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 23.1 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,742

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#8

Southern California Institute of Technology

Anaheim, CA 24.7 miles away BOC Score 71.7
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

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#9

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

Temecula, CA 25.9 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,182

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#10

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA 26.6 miles away BOC Score 45.1
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  • In-state tuition: $1,428
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,498
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 2,637

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

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Career Overview

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