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2023 Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Basic Certificate School for You
With 307 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration is the #11 most popular major in South Carolina.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for hvacr majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Top South Carolina Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling
Our analysis found Greenville Technical College to be the best school for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students who want to pursue a basic certificate in South Carolina. Located in the small city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a large student population.
Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Horry-Georgetown Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Conway.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tri-County Technical College is a great place for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their basic certificate. TCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pendleton.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florence-Darlington Technical College is a great place for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Florence, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spartanburg Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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York Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. York Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Rock Hill.
Aiken Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Graniteville, Aiken Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
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Midlands Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate heating, air conditioning, ventilation & refrigeration programs. Located in the large suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Best Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,298 |
| Arkansas | 274 |
| North Carolina | 1,102 |
| Florida | 1,775 |
| West Virginia | 46 |
| Louisiana | 417 |
| Virginia | 571 |
| Alabama | 271 |
| Kentucky | 753 |
| Tennessee | 431 |
| Mississippi | 294 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Related Rankings by Major
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
HVACR Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 21,891 |
Most Popular Majors Related to HVACR
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 63,451 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 8,446 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 8,127 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 2,185 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.