HVAC Schools in Princeton, NJ (2026): Programs & Salaries

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Princeton, New Jersey. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

HVAC Schools Near Princeton, NJ

#1

Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville, NJ 5.2 miles away BOC Score 32.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 186

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ 7 miles away BOC Score 55.2
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 203
  • Online programs available

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#3

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 15.3 miles away BOC Score 79.1
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 968
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, NJ 17.6 miles away BOC Score 69.8
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 174
  • Online programs available

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#5

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA 20.8 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 422

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Union County Vocational Technical School

Scotch Plains, NJ 24.4 miles away BOC Score 67.5
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 106

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#7

Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

Westampton, NJ 24.9 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 79

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, PA 25.7 miles away BOC Score 60.4
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 230

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#9

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY 32.1 miles away BOC Score 53.4
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 78
  • Online programs available

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#10

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

Union, NJ 32.2 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 1,029

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New Jersey HVAC Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $74,450 $35.79 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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