Hanceville, AlabamaPublic, 2-Year

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville HVAC Program

An associate degree and 4 certificates, $5,220 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

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

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Hanceville, Alabama offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC through its HVAC/R Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,220 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 40 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Schedule. Day and evening classes are available, and students can start part-time internship work with partner companies after completing the first half of the program.

Testing. Program expenses include an EPA 608 certification fee and employment-ready certifications.

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville HVAC Tuition: $5,220 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,220
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$9,090
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,000
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
40
2024–25
Graduation rate
51%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,424
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.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

AwardTypeLength
HVAC/R Technology AASAssociate64 credit hours (4 semesters)
HVAC/R Technology CertificateCertificate55 credit hours (4 semesters)
HVAC Service Procedure Specialist Short-Term CertificateCertificate24 credit hours (2 semesters)
HVAC Electrical Specialist Short-Term CertificateCertificate12 credit hours
HVAC Heating Systems Specialist Short-Term CertificateCertificate9 credit hours (1 semester)

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

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

Students can move into part-time internship work with local partner companies after completing the first half of the program.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiringelectric motors
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioningcommercial air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration, commercial air conditioning

Where You'll Train: Hanceville Campus

  • Hanceville campus801 Main Street NW, Hanceville, AL 35077

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in Alabama

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 State Community College-Hanceville HVAC FAQ

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

Yes. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC at Hanceville 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 State Community College-Hanceville?

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,220 for a full-time year (in-state) and $9,090 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,000. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

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

HVAC/R Technology AAS: 64 credit hours (4 semesters). HVAC/R Technology Certificate: 55 credit hours (4 semesters). HVAC Service Procedure Specialist Short-Term Certificate: 24 credit hours (2 semesters).

Does George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Day and evening classes are available, and students can start part-time internship work with partner companies after completing the first half of the program.

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

Program expenses include an EPA 608 certification fee and employment-ready certifications.

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. wallacestate.edu: HVAC/R Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 101295
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements