HVAC Schools in Sumter, SC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare hvac programs in Sumter, South Carolina. 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 Sumter, SC

#1

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC 1.3 miles away BOC Score 43.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 440
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 36.5 miles away BOC Score 74.1
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,247
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Williamsburg Technical College

Kingstree, SC 38.3 miles away BOC Score 41.4
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 203
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC 39.4 miles away BOC Score 35.7
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 889

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Fortis College-Columbia

Columbia, SC 39.8 miles away BOC Score 35.6
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 414

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#6

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC 41.5 miles away BOC Score 41.9
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  • Programs offered: 55
  • Annual completions: 1,119
  • Online programs available

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#7

Denmark Technical College

Denmark, SC 60.6 miles away BOC Score 16.3
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 89

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#8

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC 72.8 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 1,858
  • Online programs available

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#9

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, NC 74 miles away BOC Score 45.0
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 313
  • Online programs available

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#10

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 76.8 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

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South Carolina HVAC Salary Snapshot

South Carolina
South Carolina Median Pay $56,610 $27.22 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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