Gainesville, GeorgiaPublic, 2-Year

Lanier Technical College HVAC Program

A diploma and 2 certificates, $3,980 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, air conditioning.

What Does Lanier Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Georgia offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,980 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 36 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in HVAC with a certificate.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Lanier Technical College

The program is nationally accredited by HVAC Excellence, and its two certificates focus on residential air conditioning and gas heat system design.

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

Lanier Technical College HVAC Tuition: $3,980 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,980
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$7,190
2024–25
Books and supplies
$904
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
36
2024–25
Graduation rate
34%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,908
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 Lanier Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning Technology DiplomaDiploma51 credit hours
Basic Residential Air Conditioning System Design CertificateCertificate16 credit hours
Basic Residential Gas Heat System Design CertificateCertificate16 credit hours

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

When Lanier Technical College HVAC Classes Meet

Schedule. The program is offered at the Hall Campus.

Where You'll Train: Hall Campus

  • Hall Campus

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Gainesville

HVAC technicians in the Gainesville, GA metro area earn a median $53,310 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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Lanier Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Lanier Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Lanier Technical College offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC at Hall 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 Lanier Technical College?

Lanier Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,980 for a full-time year (in-state) and $7,190 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $904. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Lanier Technical College?

Air 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.

Does Lanier Technical College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program is offered at the Hall 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. laniertech.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 140243
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025