Albemarle, North CarolinaPublic, 2-Year

Stanly Community College HVAC Program

A diploma and 2 certificates, $2,672 a year in tuition and fees, with training in refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers.

What Does Stanly Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Stanly Community College in Albemarle, North Carolina offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,672 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 32 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for a fast start in HVAC with a certificate.

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Stanly Community College

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

Stanly Community College HVAC Tuition: $2,672 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,672
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,816
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,364
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
32
2024–25
Graduation rate
48%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
2,468
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 Stanly Community College

AwardTypeLength
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma - D35100Diploma42 credit hours
Basic HVACR Certificate - C35100BCertificate14 credit hours
Intermediate HVACR Certificate - C35100ICertificate22 credit hours

As listed on Stanly Community College's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

When Stanly Community College HVAC Classes Meet

Schedule. The diploma is also offered on a part-time pathway; continuing education HVAC technician and refrigerant certification courses are offered separately.

Where You'll Train: Albemarle

  • Albemarle

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in North Carolina

Across North Carolina, the median HVAC technician wage is $57,260 a year, from $37,780 at the 10th percentile to $77,160 at the 90th, with 15,230 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Stanly Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Stanly Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Stanly Community College offers a diploma and 2 certificates in HVAC at Albemarle. Training covers refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps and geothermal.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Stanly Community College?

Stanly Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,672 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,816 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,364. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Stanly Community College?

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma - D35100: 42 credit hours. Basic HVACR Certificate - C35100B: 14 credit hours. Intermediate HVACR Certificate - C35100I: 22 credit hours.

Does Stanly Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The diploma is also offered on a part-time pathway; continuing education HVAC technician and refrigerant certification courses are offered separately.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in North Carolina?

The median HVAC technician wage in North Carolina is $57,260 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,830 and $64,310 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. stanly.edu: Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 199740
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025