Georgetown, DelawarePublic, 4-Year

Delaware Technical Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree, a diploma and a certificate, $5,445 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Delaware Technical Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, Delaware offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC through its Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,445 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 7 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Delaware Technical Community College

AwardTypeLength
Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning AASAssociate61 credits
Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning Studies DiplomaDiploma33 credits
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certificate (workforce)Certificate

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

Delaware Technical Community College HVAC Tuition: $5,445 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,445
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$12,308
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,000
2024–25 estimate
HVAC associate degrees
7
2024–25
Graduation rate
22%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
13,337
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 Delaware Technical Community College Teaches

The Georgetown HVACR program is PAHRA-accredited in residential A/C and heating, light commercial A/C and heating, and commercial refrigeration.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Certification Testing at Delaware Technical Community College

Testing. The degree and diploma include an EPA seminar and exam course; the workforce certificate includes EPA 608 exam preparation, the EPA 608 exam and OSHA-10 safety training.

4 Campuses Teach HVAC at Delaware Technical Community College

  • Georgetown (AAS and diploma)
  • Dover (workforce HVAC certificate)
  • Innovation and Technology Center (workforce HVAC certificate)97 Parkway Circle, New Castle, DE 19720
  • Seaford Innovation Center (workforce HVAC certificate)1030 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in Delaware

Across Delaware, the median HVAC technician wage is $62,320 a year, from $45,000 at the 10th percentile to $97,600 at the 90th, with 1,730 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Delaware Technical Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Delaware Technical Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Delaware Technical Community College offers an associate degree, a diploma and a certificate in HVAC at Georgetown (AAS and diploma), Dover (workforce HVAC certificate), Innovation and Technology Center (workforce HVAC certificate). Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Delaware Technical Community College?

Delaware Technical Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,445 for a full-time year (in-state) and $12,308 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 Delaware Technical Community College?

Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning AAS: 61 credits. Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning Studies Diploma: 33 credits.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Delaware Technical Community College?

The degree and diploma include an EPA seminar and exam course; the workforce certificate includes EPA 608 exam preparation, the EPA 608 exam and OSHA-10 safety training.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Delaware?

The median HVAC technician wage in Delaware is $62,320 a year, and the middle half earn between $53,060 and $76,740 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. dtcc.edu: Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 130907
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements