Griffin, GeorgiaPublic, 2-Year

Southern Crescent Technical College HVAC Program

An associate degree, a diploma and 7 certificates, $3,516 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Southern Crescent Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, Georgia offers an associate degree, a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,516 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 30 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Southern Crescent Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree (ACT3)Associate66 credit hours
Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma (ACT2)Diploma51 credit hours
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist TCCCertificate20 credit hours
Residential Air Conditioning Technician TCCCertificate16 credit hours
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCCCertificate12 credit hours
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician TCCCertificate12 credit hours
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant TCCCertificate12 credit hours
Heating and Air Conditioning Installation Technician TCCCertificate12 credit hours
Light Commercial Air Conditioning Specialization TCCCertificate12 credit hours

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

Southern Crescent Technical College HVAC Tuition: $3,516 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,516
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,084
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,346
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
24
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
6
2024–25
Graduation rate
58%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,185
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.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Southern Crescent Technical College Teaches

The college offers seven short HVAC certificates, including light commercial and installation specializations, alongside the diploma and degree.

  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioninglight commercial air conditioning, residential air conditioning
  • Commercial and industrial systemslight commercial air conditioning

When Southern Crescent Technical College HVAC Classes Meet

Schedule. Program courses are offered at the Griffin Campus; the catalog notes that course offerings can vary by term.

Where You'll Train: Griffin Campus

  • Griffin Campus

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in Georgia

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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Southern Crescent Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Southern Crescent Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Southern Crescent Technical College offers an associate degree, a diploma and 7 certificates in HVAC at Griffin Campus. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, commercial and industrial systems.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Southern Crescent Technical College?

Southern Crescent Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,516 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,084 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,346. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Southern Crescent Technical College?

Air 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.

Does Southern Crescent Technical College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Program courses are offered at the Griffin Campus; the catalog notes that course offerings can vary by term.

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. sctech.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 139986
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025