Lawrenceville, GeorgiaPublic, 2-Year

Gwinnett Technical College HVAC Program

An associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates, $3,524 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Gwinnett Technical College Offer HVAC Students?

Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, Georgia offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $3,524 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 101 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Gwinnett Technical College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning Technology, AASAssociate65 credits (15 general education + 50 technical)
Air Conditioning Technology DiplomaDiploma51 credits
Refrigeration System Service Technician CertificateCertificate20 credits
Natural Gas Technician CertificateCertificate14 credits
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician CertificateCertificate12 credits
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician CertificateCertificate12 credits

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

Gwinnett Technical College HVAC Tuition: $3,524 a Year

Tuition and fees
$3,524
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,092
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,938
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
83
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
18
2024–25
Graduation rate
32%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
11,166
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.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Gwinnett Technical College

Demand is high enough that accepted students are placed on a cohort waitlist, and the program offers a separate Natural Gas Technician certificate.

  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal

When Gwinnett Technical College HVAC Classes Meet

Schedule. Class schedules are set up so students can work in the HVAC industry while taking classes; accepted students join a cohort waitlist before placement in the program.

Where You'll Train: Lawrenceville Campus

  • Lawrenceville Campus5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

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

Visit gwinnetttech.edu

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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Gwinnett Technical College HVAC FAQ

Does Gwinnett Technical College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Gwinnett Technical College offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC at Lawrenceville Campus. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Gwinnett Technical College?

Gwinnett Technical College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $3,524 for a full-time year (in-state) and $6,092 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,938. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Gwinnett Technical College?

Air Conditioning Technology, AAS: 65 credits (15 general education + 50 technical). Air Conditioning Technology Diploma: 51 credits. Refrigeration System Service Technician Certificate: 20 credits.

Does Gwinnett Technical College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Class schedules are set up so students can work in the HVAC industry while taking classes; accepted students join a cohort waitlist before placement in the program.

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. gwinnetttech.edu: Air Conditioning Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 140012
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025