Dothan, AlabamaPublic, 2-Year

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan HVAC Program

An associate degree and 3 certificates, $4,980 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Offer HVAC Students?

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in Dothan, Alabama offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $4,980 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 55 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration A.A.S.Associate70-71 credit hours
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration CertificateCertificate58 credit hours
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Short-Term CertificateCertificate27 credit hours
Basic HVAC Technician Short-Term CertificateCertificate15 credit hours

As listed on George C Wallace Community College-Dothan's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan HVAC Tuition: $4,980 a Year

Tuition and fees
$4,980
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,850
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,200
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
48
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
7
2024–25
Graduation rate
35%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,044
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count HVAC credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Teaches

The program emphasizes residential and light commercial HVAC/R and is offered at both the Dothan and Sparks (Eufaula) campuses.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemsdomestic refrigeration, commercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiringelectric heating
  • Heating, furnaces and boilersgas heating, electric heating
  • Air conditioningcommercial air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration, commercial air conditioning

Certification Testing at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Testing. The program prepares students for EPA 608 Universal certification, and the cost sheet budgets for EPA, gas heat and heat pump certification tests.

2 Campuses Teach HVAC at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

  • Dothan Campus1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
  • Sparks Campus3235 South Eufaula Avenue, Eufaula, AL 36027

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on George C Wallace Community College-Dothan's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Dothan

HVAC technicians in the Dothan, AL metro area earn a median $46,210 a year. Across Alabama, the median HVAC technician wage is $48,370 a year, from $36,510 at the 10th percentile to $65,690 at the 90th, with 8,260 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan HVAC FAQ

Does George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC at Dothan Campus, Sparks Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan?

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $4,980 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,850 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,200. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan?

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration A.A.S.: 70-71 credit hours. Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Certificate: 58 credit hours. Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Short-Term Certificate: 27 credit hours.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan?

The program prepares students for EPA 608 Universal certification, and the cost sheet budgets for EPA, gas heat and heat pump certification tests.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Alabama?

The median HVAC technician wage in Alabama is $48,370 a year, and the middle half earn between $40,340 and $60,020 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. wallace.edu: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 101286
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements