Columbia, MarylandPrivate for-Profit, 2-Year

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia HVAC Program

A certificate, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Offer HVAC Students?

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Columbia, Maryland offers a certificate in HVAC through its Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Systems Technology program. NCES lists the whole program at $27,460 in tuition and fees over 10 months. The school awarded 207 HVAC credentials in 2024–25, more than any other Maryland school here. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

Schedule. Students can choose day, afternoon or evening sections, each about 52 weeks including holidays and breaks; hands-on instruction is on campus, with some courses delivered online.

Testing. The program objectives include preparing for EPA Section 608 certification, NATE certification and other relevant exams.

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia HVAC Program Cost: $27,460

Whole program
$27,460
45 credit hours, 10 months
HVAC certificates awarded
207
2024–25
Students enrolled
1,258
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.

The Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia HVAC Certificate

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Systems Technology Lower Division CertificateCertificate50 semester credit hours; 1,200 instructional hours; about 52 weeks

As listed on Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Teaches

The Columbia certificate lists preparation for both EPA Section 608 and NATE certification among its objectives.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiringelectric heating
  • Heating, furnaces and boilersgas heating, electric heating, hydronics
  • Air conditioningcommercial air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration, commercial air conditioning

Where You'll Train: Lincoln College of Technology Columbia Campus

  • Lincoln College of Technology Columbia campus9325 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Baltimore

HVAC technicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area earn a median $63,180 a year. Across Maryland, the median HVAC technician wage is $70,020 a year, from $46,180 at the 10th percentile to $106,740 at the 90th, with 8,560 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia HVAC FAQ

Does Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia offers a certificate in HVAC at Lincoln College of Technology Columbia campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does the HVAC Program at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Cost?

NCES College Navigator lists $27,460 in tuition and fees and $1,959 in books and supplies for the whole 10-month program.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Systems Technology Lower Division Certificate: 50 semester credit hours; 1,200 instructional hours; about 52 weeks.

Does Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Students can choose day, afternoon or evening sections, each about 52 weeks including holidays and breaks; hands-on instruction is on campus, with some courses delivered online.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?

The program objectives include preparing for EPA Section 608 certification, NATE certification and other relevant exams.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Maryland?

The median HVAC technician wage in Maryland is $70,020 a year, and the middle half earn between $56,280 and $95,790 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. lincolntech.edu: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Systems Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 163028
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements