What Are the Best HVAC Schools in Georgia?
- Savannah Technical College (Savannah) offers Air Conditioning Technology AAS and Air Conditioning Technology Diploma.
- Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta) offers Air Conditioning Technology Diploma and Apartment Maintenance Technician TCC.
- Georgia Piedmont Technical College (Clarkston) offers Air Conditioning Technology Degree (ACT3) and Commercial Refrigeration (AAS) Degree.
- Tuition and fees run from $3,007 to $17,924 a year (2024–25).
- 6 of 28 Georgia programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Georgia HVAC technicians earn a median $56,390 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Savannah Technical College Leads the Georgia HVAC School Rankings
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
How We Ranked Georgia HVAC Schools
Each Georgia school with a verified, current HVAC program and federal figures gets a percentile score among its in-state peers: program size (35%, HVAC awards conferred), cost (25%, lowest tuition and fees), completion (25%, school-wide graduation rate) and credential ladder (15%, both certificates and associate degrees awarded). Federal data can't measure instructors or lab equipment, so visit the lab before you enroll.
Best HVAC Schools in Georgia by Goal
HVAC Programs in Georgia Near Augusta, Smyrna and Albany
Lab days are easier to keep up with at a campus you can reach, so start with the city you can commute from. Each program is grouped with the nearest city guide within 45 miles.
- AugustaAugusta Technical College and Helms College
- SmyrnaFortis College-Smyrna and Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
- AlbanyAlbany Technical College
- AmericusSouth Georgia Technical College
- AthensAthens Technical College
- AtlantaAtlanta Technical College
- ChambleeInteractive College of Technology-Chamblee
- ClarkesvilleNorth Georgia Technical College
HVAC Schools in Georgia, School by School
1Savannah Technical College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,330 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 99 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
2Atlanta Technical College
Offers a diploma and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,382 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 295 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning
3Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Offers 2 associate degrees, 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,386 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 82 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls · Commercial
4Athens Technical College
Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,390 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 118 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
5Central Georgia Technical College
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,448 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 194 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
6Coastal Pines Technical College
Offers a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,268 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 59 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls · Commercial
7United Education Institute-Morrow
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 195 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
8Southern Crescent Technical College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,516 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 30 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
9Gwinnett Technical College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,524 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 101 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
10United Education Institute-Stone Mountain
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 186 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
11Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
Offers a certificate in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 92 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
12South Georgia Technical College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,992 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 38 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
13Chattahoochee Technical College
Offers a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,540 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 188 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
14Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,300 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 30 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
15North Georgia Technical College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,330 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 29 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
16Albany Technical College
Offers a diploma and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,364 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 46 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls · Commercial
17Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,380 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 19 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
18West Georgia Technical College
Offers a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,410 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 85 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
19Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $11,330 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 87 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Heat pumps · Controls
20Ogeechee Technical College
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,388 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 24 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
21Fortis College-Smyrna
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $15,543 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 75 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
22Southern Regional Technical College
Offers a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,007 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 24 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
23Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,480 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 15 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
24Columbus Technical College
Offers a diploma and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,052 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 82 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
25Southeastern Technical College
Offers a diploma and 5 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,400 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 18 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
26Lanier Technical College
Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,980 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 36 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
27Augusta Technical College
Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,282 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 53 conferred 2024–25
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
28Helms College
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $17,924 all students, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 24 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
What HVAC School Costs in Georgia: $3,007 to $17,924 a Year
Among the 25 Georgia HVAC schools with federal figures, 2024–25 tuition and fees for a full-time year range from $3,007 at Southern Regional Technical College to $17,924 at Helms College. See HVAC School Cost in Georgia for tools, books and ways to cut costs.
| School | City | Tuition and fees, 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional Technical College | Moultrie | $3,007 (in-state) |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | Jesup | $3,268 (in-state) |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome | $3,300 (in-state) |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville | $3,330 (in-state) |
| Savannah Technical College | Savannah | $3,330 (in-state) |
| Albany Technical College | Albany | $3,364 (in-state) |
The six lowest rates. Source: NCES College Navigator.
Evening HVAC Classes in Georgia: 7 Programs
Schedules as each school publishes them. Ask about start dates and evening sections before you apply.
- Atlanta Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology appears on the college's evening and weekend programs list, marked as an evening option.
- Augusta Technical CollegeThe diploma starts in fall or spring at the Augusta Campus, with day morning, midday and evening program schedules; the certificates start in fall as day programs.
- Fortis College-SmyrnaStudents can choose a morning section (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) or an evening section (6:00-11:00 p.m.), Monday through Thursday.
- Helms CollegeEvening classes are offered in Augusta, and morning and evening classes in Macon; delivery is residential (on campus).
- Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaStudents can choose day, afternoon or evening sections, each about 52 weeks including holidays and breaks; hands-on instruction is on campus, with some courses delivered online.
- Savannah Technical CollegeThe program is offered in person, hybrid and at night at the Savannah and Liberty campuses.
- Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeThe diploma and air conditioning certificates are listed among the college's evening programs; courses are at the Valdosta campus.
HVAC Technician Salary in Georgia: The Dalton Area Pays the Most
For pay by metro area and job, see HVAC Technician Salary in Georgia.
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $65,560 | $65,850 | 150 |
| Hinesville | $59,910 | $63,300 | 60 |
| Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell | $58,970 | $82,740 | 7,060 |
| Gainesville | $53,310 | $73,610 | 330 |
| Rome | $52,040 | $76,140 | 80 |
| Savannah | $51,770 | $76,860 | 450 |
| Chattanooga | $50,950 | $77,020 | 850 |
| Brunswick–St. Simons | $49,920 | $75,810 | 140 |
| Macon–Bibb County | $48,980 | $69,090 | 210 |
| Augusta–Richmond County | $48,900 | $72,850 | 620 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Georgia (12,290 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
HVAC Schools by City in Georgia
HVAC Schools in Nearby States
HVAC Schools in Georgia: FAQ
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Georgia?
Full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25 at the Georgia schools on this page run from $3,007 to $17,924 a year, before tools and books. Community colleges publish their in-district rate.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Georgia?
BLS estimates a median of $56,390 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Georgia (May 2025), across 12,290 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,990 and the top 10% more than $79,130.
What Is the Best HVAC School in Georgia?
On federal data for program size, cost and completion, Savannah Technical College ranks first among Georgia schools with verified HVAC programs, followed by Atlanta Technical College. The best fit depends on the credential you want and the campus you can reach.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Georgia?
28 schools have a current HVAC program in Georgia, each checked against the school's own program page, and 8 offer an associate degree. IPEDS counts 27 Georgia schools that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
What Is the Most Affordable HVAC School in Georgia?
Southern Regional Technical College had the lowest 2024–25 tuition and fees among Georgia HVAC schools with federal figures: $3,007 for a full-time year (in-state). Coastal Pines Technical College ($3,268) and Georgia Northwestern Technical College ($3,300) follow.
Are There Evening HVAC Classes in Georgia?
Yes. 7 HVAC programs in Georgia publish evening classes, including Atlanta Technical College, Augusta Technical College and Fortis College-Smyrna.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Georgia?
Fortis College-Smyrna, Helms College and Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee and 3 other Georgia schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Georgia and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 28 Georgia schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.
