HVAC Schools in South Portland, ME

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in South Portland, Maine. 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 South Portland, ME

#1

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME 3.2 miles away BOC Score 46.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 716
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northeast Technical Institute

Scarborough, ME 7.7 miles away BOC Score 66.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 465
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 34.7 miles away BOC Score 58.7
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  • In-state tuition: $4,140
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,020
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 319
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Manchester Community College

Manchester, NH 73.4 miles away BOC Score 54.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 453
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 74.7 miles away BOC Score 61.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,156
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,036
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 518
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts

North Andover, MA 75.6 miles away BOC Score 62.3
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 2,092

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA 78.6 miles away BOC Score 65.7
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 361
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA 85.4 miles away BOC Score 73.2
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,013
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Tufts University

Medford, MA 93.4 miles away BOC Score 77.9
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 459
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Boston, MA 97.2 miles away BOC Score 43.7
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 662

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Maine HVAC Salary Snapshot

Maine
Maine Median Pay $63,170 $30.37 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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