Tuscaloosa, AlabamaPublic, 2-Year

Shelton State Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree and a certificate, $5,127 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

What Does Shelton State Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC through its Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,127 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 17 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Evening HVAC Classes at Shelton State Community College

Schedule. Courses run year round in both day and evening sections for full- and part-time students.

Shelton State Community College HVAC Tuition: $5,127 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,127
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,997
2024–25
Books and supplies
$4,500
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
9
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
8
2024–25
Graduation rate
30%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,601
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 Shelton State Community College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AASAssociate
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology CertificateCertificate

As listed on Shelton State Community College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Shelton State Community College

Day and evening courses run year round, so students can attend full or part time.

  • Refrigeration systems
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal

Where You'll Train: Martin Campus

  • Martin Campus9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Shelton State Community College's own site.

Visit sheltonstate.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Tuscaloosa

HVAC technicians in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area earn a median $48,430 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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Shelton State Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Shelton State Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Shelton State Community College offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC at Martin Campus. Training covers refrigeration systems, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Shelton State Community College?

Shelton State Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,127 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,997 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $4,500. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

Does Shelton State Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Courses run year round in both day and evening sections for full- and part-time students.

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. sheltonstate.edu: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 102067
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025