Atlanta HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Atlanta, GA

3 of the 8 HVAC programs within 60 miles of Atlanta publish evening or weekend classes, so you can keep a day job while you train.

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Where Can You Take HVAC Classes in Atlanta After Work?

  • Night or weekend classes: Atlanta Technical College, Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta and Fortis College-Smyrna.
  • Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, 4 miles away, offers Air Conditioning Technology Diploma and Apartment Maintenance Technician TCC.
  • Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta in Marietta, 10 miles away, offers Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Systems Technology Certificate.
  • Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee in Chamblee, 11 miles away, offers Commercial Refrigeration Associate of Science Degree and HVAC/R Technology Diploma.
  • EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area: a median $58,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).

HVAC Classes in Atlanta: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

Also publishing schedules: Fortis College-Smyrna (12 miles), United Education Institute-Stone Mountain (14 miles), Chattahoochee Technical College (14 miles) and United Education Institute-Morrow (14 miles). See each profile for times.

Compare HVAC Programs Near Atlanta

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta4 miles$3,38229549%
Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaMarietta10 miles92
Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee11 miles$11,33087
Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston11 miles$3,3868244%
Fortis College-SmyrnaSmyrna12 miles$15,54375
United Education Institute-Stone MountainStone Mountain14 miles186
Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMarietta14 miles$3,54018838%
United Education Institute-MorrowMorrow14 miles195

HVAC programs near Atlanta, 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.

Best HVAC Schools in Atlanta for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Atlanta: Atlanta Technical College and 7 Others

Atlanta · 4 mi from AtlantaPublic, 2-year

Atlanta Technical College

Offers a diploma and 5 certificates in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in GA
  • Evening Classes
Tuition / year
$3,382
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
295
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Atlanta; the lowest tuition of the 5 HVAC schools here ($3,382); the most HVAC awards nearby (295 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning

Morrow · 14 mi from AtlantaPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

United Education Institute-Morrow

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
195
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Clarkston · 11 mi from AtlantaPublic, 2-year

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Offers 2 associate degrees, 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,386
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
82
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Controls · Commercial

Stone Mountain · 14 mi from AtlantaPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

United Education Institute-Stone Mountain

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
186
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Marietta · 14 mi from AtlantaPublic, 2-year

Chattahoochee Technical College

Offers a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC

  • Hybrid or Online Options
Tuition / year
$3,540
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
188
conferred 2024–25

Some coursework online.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial

Marietta · 10 mi from AtlantaPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
92
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Chamblee · 11 mi from AtlantaPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee

Offers an associate degree and a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • NATE Prep
Tuition / year
$11,330
all students, 2024–25
HVAC awards
87
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Heat pumps · Controls

Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Atlanta.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Atlanta?

Atlanta Technical College, Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta and Fortis College-Smyrna offer certificates or diplomas only; Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee and Georgia Piedmont Technical College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Atlanta Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology Diploma: 51 credit hours (minimum 3 semesters); Apartment Maintenance Technician TCC: 16 credit hours (1 semester); Natural Gas Technician TCC: 14 credit hours (1 semester)
  • Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaAir Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Systems Technology Certificate: 50 semester credit hours; 1,200 instructional hours; about 52 weeks
  • Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeCommercial Refrigeration Associate of Science Degree: 72 credits; 1,370 contact hours (minimum five semesters); HVAC/R Technology Diploma: 42 credits; 875 contact hours; 54 weeks

HVAC Technician Pay Around Atlanta

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (7,060 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Atlanta

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Atlanta Cost?

Atlanta Technical College charges the least, $3,382 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-state); Fortis College-Smyrna charges $15,543. Tools and books cost extra (Atlanta Technical College budgets $2,740 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Atlanta?

It depends on the credential. At Atlanta Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning Technology Diploma runs 51 credit hours (minimum 3 semesters). 2 of the 8 schools near Atlanta also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Atlanta?

HVAC mechanics and installers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area earn a median $58,970 a year (BLS, May 2025), 3% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $82,740.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Atlanta?

Atlanta Technical College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 295 HVAC awards in 2024–25. United Education Institute-Morrow ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Atlanta?

Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta, Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee and Fortis College-Smyrna name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Atlanta?

Yes. Atlanta Technical College (4 miles), Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta (10 miles) and Fortis College-Smyrna (12 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 8 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.