HVAC Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, CA

#1

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 16.9 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 18.8 miles away BOC Score 59.0
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  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 1,851
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Brownson Technical School

Anaheim, CA 26.3 miles away BOC Score 66.0
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 788

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside, CA 26.5 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,331

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#5

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 26.7 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,742

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#6

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

Temecula, CA 28.1 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,182

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#7

Southern California Institute of Technology

Anaheim, CA 28.9 miles away BOC Score 71.7
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

American College of Healthcare and Technology

Riverside, CA 29.2 miles away BOC Score 48.3
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 256

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#9

Norco College

Norco, CA 29.3 miles away BOC Score 57.5
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 626

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#10

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA 29.8 miles away BOC Score 54.0
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  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 1,062

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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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