Is There an HVAC School in Athens?
- Athens Technical College in Athens, in town away, offers Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (ACT2) and Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCC (ACK1).
- Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, 34 miles away, offers Air Conditioning Technology Diploma and Basic Residential Air Conditioning System Design Certificate.
- Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, 42 miles away, offers Air Conditioning Technology, AAS and Air Conditioning Technology Diploma.
- EPA 608: 3 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area: a median $48,890 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Athens for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Athens and the Surrounding Area
Athens Technical College
Offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,390 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 118 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Athens.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
Lanier 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
Gwinnett 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
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls
North 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
The lowest tuition of the 7 HVAC schools here ($3,330); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
United Education Institute-Stone Mountain
Offers a diploma in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 186 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (186 in 2024–25); some coursework online.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps
Tri-County Technical College
Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,448 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 39 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes; a degree option on top of certificates.
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. Distances are straight-line from Athens.
Athens Technical College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical CollegeAthens | in town | $3,390 | 118 | 51% |
| Lanier Technical CollegeGainesville | 34 miles | $3,980 | 36 | 34% |
| Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville | 42 miles | $3,524 | 101 | 32% |
| North Georgia Technical CollegeClarkesville | 46 miles | $3,330 | 29 | 39% |
| United Education Institute-Stone MountainStone Mountain | 51 miles | 186 | ||
| Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston | 53 miles | $3,386 | 82 | 44% |
| Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton, SC | 55 miles | $4,448 | 39 | 42% |
| Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee | 56 miles | $11,330 | 87 |
HVAC programs near Athens, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time rate. Awards: HVAC credentials conferred (NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is school-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
HVAC Classes in Athens: Tri-County Technical College Teaches Evenings or Weekends
- Athens Technical CollegeThe program is taught fully in person at the Athens campus.
- Lanier Technical CollegeThe program is offered at the Hall Campus.
- Gwinnett Technical CollegeClass schedules are set up so students can work in the HVAC industry while taking classes; accepted students join a cohort waitlist before placement in the program.
Also publishing schedules: North Georgia Technical College (46 miles), United Education Institute-Stone Mountain (51 miles), Tri-County Technical College (55 miles) and Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee (56 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Athens?
Athens Technical College, Lanier Technical College and United Education Institute-Stone Mountain offer certificates or diplomas only; Gwinnett Technical College, North Georgia Technical College and Georgia Piedmont Technical College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Athens Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology Diploma (ACT2): 51 credit hours; Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCC (ACK1): 12 credit hours; Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician TCC (AZ21): 12 credit hours
- Lanier Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology Diploma: 51 credit hours; Basic Residential Air Conditioning System Design Certificate: 16 credit hours; Basic Residential Gas Heat System Design Certificate: 16 credit hours
- Gwinnett Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology, AAS: 65 credits (15 general education + 50 technical); Air Conditioning Technology Diploma: 51 credits; Refrigeration System Service Technician Certificate: 20 credits
HVAC Technician Pay Around Athens
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area (240 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Athens
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Athens Cost?
North Georgia Technical College charges the least, $3,330 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee charges $11,330. Tools and books cost extra (North Georgia Technical College budgets $1,470 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Athens?
It depends on the credential. At Athens Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (ACT2) runs 51 credit hours. 5 of the 8 schools near Athens also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Athens?
HVAC mechanics and installers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area earn a median $48,890 a year (BLS, May 2025), 20% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $69,010.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Athens?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 82 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Athens Technical College ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Athens?
United Education Institute-Stone Mountain, Tri-County Technical College and Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Athens?
Yes. Tri-County Technical College (55 miles) publishes evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.