HVAC · 25 mi of Shelby

HVAC Schools in Shelby, NC

2 schools within 25 miles of Shelby reported HVAC graduates for 2023-24, 54 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Cleveland Community College

3.1 mi

137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC · Public, 2-year

HVAC 26
WELD 38
BODY 31
ELEC 12
CNST 6
CNC 4
PLMB 4

Grads 2023-24: 26 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,588
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,128

Gaston College

20.2 mi

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC · Public, 2-year

HVAC 28
ELEC 54
WELD 46
AUTO 33
CNC 12

Grads 2023-24: 28 HVAC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $3,229
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,978

BLS puts the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in North Carolina at $57,260 (middle 80% from $37,780 to $77,160), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.