HVAC Schools in Lima, OH

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Lima, Ohio. 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 Lima, OH

#1

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH 2.1 miles away BOC Score 51.2
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 1,271

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 2.3 miles away BOC Score 63.8
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $13,875
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,875
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 1,438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Upper Valley Career Center

Piqua, OH 40.3 miles away BOC Score 52.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 85

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH 40.6 miles away BOC Score 63.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 714
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 49.9 miles away BOC Score 53.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 920
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Northwest State Community College

Archbold, OH 50.1 miles away BOC Score 49.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,698
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,170
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 324
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 53.1 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 346
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN 57.4 miles away BOC Score 34.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $31,361
  • Out-of-state tuition: $31,361
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 70%
  • Graduation rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 315
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN 57.4 miles away BOC Score 28.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $9,896
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,896
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 139
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 58.6 miles away BOC Score 40.6
Tuition
  • 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

Ohio HVAC Salary Snapshot

Ohio
Ohio Median Pay $62,510 $30.06 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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