Griffin HVAC Schools

HVAC Schools in Griffin, GA

Southern Crescent Technical College trains HVAC technicians in Griffin, and 7 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

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Is There an HVAC School in Griffin?

  • Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, 1 miles away, offers Air Conditioning Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree (ACT3) and Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma (ACT2).
  • United Education Institute-Morrow in Morrow, 23 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma.
  • Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, 33 miles away, offers Air Conditioning Technology Diploma and Apartment Maintenance Technician TCC.
  • EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Georgia: a median $56,390 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Griffin for What You Need

HVAC Schools in Griffin and the Surrounding Area

Griffin · 1 mi from GriffinPublic, 2-year

Southern Crescent Technical College

Offers an associate degree, a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,516
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
30
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Griffin; a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial

Morrow · 23 mi from GriffinPrivate 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

Atlanta · 33 mi from GriffinPublic, 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 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

Clarkston · 38 mi from GriffinPublic, 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 · 39 mi from GriffinPrivate 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 · 47 mi from GriffinPrivate 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

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

Southern Crescent Technical College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin1 miles$3,5163058%
United Education Institute-MorrowMorrow23 miles195
Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta33 miles$3,38229549%
Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston38 miles$3,3868244%
United Education Institute-Stone MountainStone Mountain39 miles186
Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee45 miles$11,33087
Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaMarietta47 miles92
Fortis College-SmyrnaSmyrna48 miles$15,54375

HVAC programs near Griffin, 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 Griffin: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Southern Crescent Technical CollegeProgram courses are offered at the Griffin Campus; the catalog notes that course offerings can vary by term.
  • United Education Institute-MorrowThe diploma is delivered in a hybrid format, with online lecture and residential or online labs; students must complete the first two modules before entering others.
  • Atlanta Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology appears on the college's evening and weekend programs list, marked as an evening option.

Also publishing schedules: United Education Institute-Stone Mountain (39 miles), Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee (45 miles), Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta (47 miles) and Fortis College-Smyrna (48 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Griffin?

United Education Institute-Morrow, Atlanta Technical College and United Education Institute-Stone Mountain offer certificates or diplomas only; Southern Crescent Technical College, Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Southern Crescent Technical CollegeAir Conditioning Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree (ACT3): 66 credit hours; Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma (ACT2): 51 credit hours; Air Conditioning Repair Specialist TCC: 20 credit hours
  • United Education Institute-MorrowHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma: 720 clock hours; 36 semester credit units; 36 instructional weeks (normal time 40 weeks)
  • 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)

HVAC Technician Pay in Georgia

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Georgia (12,290 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Griffin

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Griffin 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 Griffin?

It depends on the credential. At Southern Crescent Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Air Conditioning Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree (ACT3) runs 66 credit hours. 3 of the 8 schools near Griffin also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Griffin?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Georgia earn a median $56,390 a year (BLS, May 2025), 8% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $79,130.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Griffin?

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 Griffin?

United Education Institute-Morrow, United Education Institute-Stone Mountain and Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Griffin?

Yes. Atlanta Technical College (33 miles), Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta (47 miles) and Fortis College-Smyrna (48 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.