Athens, GeorgiaPublic, 2-Year

Athens Technical College HVAC Program

A diploma and 2 certificates, $3,390 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, air conditioning.

What Does Athens Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,390 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 118 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in HVAC with a certificate.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Athens Technical College

The lab uses working residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiringelectric motors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation

Athens Technical College HVAC Tuition: $3,390 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,390
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$5,958
2024–25
Books and supplies
$900
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
118
2024–25
Graduation rate
51%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
4,459
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.

2 HVAC Certificates at Athens Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (ACT2)Diploma51 credit hours
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCC (ACK1)Certificate12 credit hours
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician TCC (AZ21)Certificate12 credit hours

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

When Athens Technical College HVAC Classes Meet

Schedule. The program is taught fully in person at the Athens campus.

Where You'll Train: Athens Campus

  • Athens Campus800 US Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA 30601

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

Visit athenstech.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Athens

HVAC technicians in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area earn a median $48,890 a year. Across Georgia, the median HVAC technician wage is $56,390 a year, from $36,990 at the 10th percentile to $79,130 at the 90th, with 12,290 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Athens Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Athens Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Athens Technical College offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC at Athens Campus. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal, controls and building automation.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Athens Technical College?

Athens Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,390 for a full-time year (in-state) and $5,958 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $900. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Athens Technical College?

Air 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.

Does Athens Technical College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program is taught fully in person at the Athens campus.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Georgia?

The median HVAC technician wage in Georgia is $56,390 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,250 and $66,180 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. athenstech.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 246813
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025