Wilson, North CarolinaPublic, 2-Year

Wilson Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates, $2,572 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Wilson Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Wilson Community College in Wilson, North Carolina offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC through its Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,572 for a full-time year (in-state). The school awarded 3 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Wilson Community College

AwardTypeLength
A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100)Associatefive semesters
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100)Diplomathree semesters
Basic HVAC Certificate (C35100)Certificate
Advanced HVAC Certificate (C35100A)Certificate
HVAC System Installation Certificate (C35100B)Certificate
HVAC Comfort Advisor Certificate (C35100C)Certificate

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

Wilson Community College HVAC Tuition: $2,572 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,572
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,716
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,500
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
1
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
2
2024–25
Graduation rate
27%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
1,832
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 Wilson Community College

Wilson adds an HVAC Comfort Advisor certificate alongside installation and advanced service certificates.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation

Certification Testing at Wilson Community College

Testing. Basic HVAC Certificate students may take the Section 608 EPA certification exam to earn refrigerant recovery/recycling certification.

Where You'll Train: Wilson

  • Wilson

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Wilson 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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Wilson Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Wilson Community College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Wilson Community College offers an associate degree, a diploma and 4 certificates in HVAC at Wilson. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Wilson Community College?

Wilson Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,572 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,716 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,500. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Wilson Community College?

A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100): five semesters. Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100): three semesters.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Wilson Community College?

Basic HVAC Certificate students may take the Section 608 EPA certification exam to earn refrigerant recovery/recycling certification.

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. wilsoncc.edu: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 199953
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements