HVAC Schools in South Bend, IN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in South Bend, Indiana. 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 South Bend, IN

#1

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI 22.1 miles away BOC Score 48.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 179
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 42.7 miles away BOC Score 71.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 310
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI 48.4 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 489
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 53.8 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 974
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN 62.6 miles away BOC Score 50.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,675
  • Out-of-state tuition: $16,094
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 72%
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 394
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN 65 miles away BOC Score 68.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 717
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL 70.8 miles away BOC Score 81.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $52,386
  • Out-of-state tuition: $52,386
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 55%
  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 71.1 miles away BOC Score 40.6
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  • In-state tuition: $9,532
  • Out-of-state tuition: $22,887
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 84%
  • Graduation rate: 34%
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 184
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL 71.2 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 833
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL 71.4 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 896
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Indiana HVAC Salary Snapshot

Indiana
Indiana Median Pay $60,430 $29.05 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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