Spartanburg, South CarolinaPublic, 2-Year

Spartanburg Community College HVAC Program

An associate degree and a certificate, $5,071 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Spartanburg Community College Offer HVAC Students?

Spartanburg Community College in Spartanburg, South Carolina offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $5,071 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 38 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Spartanburg Community College

Schedule. The certificate starts in fall and runs three terms, day or evening. The associate degree can start any term and runs five day terms; it pairs the HVAC specialty with a 12-credit secondary technical specialty such as motor controls, AC/DC circuits or hydraulics and pneumatics.

Testing. Both awards include ACR 175, EPA 608 Certification.

Spartanburg Community College HVAC Tuition: $5,071 a Year

Tuition and fees
$5,071
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$10,135
2024–25
Books and supplies
$954
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
38
2024–25
Graduation rate
28%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,653
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.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Spartanburg Community College

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology CertificateCertificate39 credits (42 academic weeks, 3 terms)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - General Technology, AASAssociate67 credits (74 academic weeks, 5 terms)

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

Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and Controls at Spartanburg Community College

Certificate courses apply to the General Technology AAS, where students add a secondary technical specialty in areas such as motor controls or mechanical systems.

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

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

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What HVAC Technicians Earn Around Spartanburg

HVAC technicians in the Spartanburg, SC metro area earn a median $57,790 a year. Across South Carolina, the median HVAC technician wage is $56,610 a year, from $39,170 at the 10th percentile to $75,530 at the 90th, with 6,920 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Spartanburg Community College HVAC FAQ

Does Spartanburg Community College Have an HVAC Program?

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

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Spartanburg Community College?

Spartanburg Community College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $5,071 for a full-time year (in-district) and $10,135 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $954. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Spartanburg Community College?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate: 39 credits (42 academic weeks, 3 terms). Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - General Technology, AAS: 67 credits (74 academic weeks, 5 terms).

Does Spartanburg Community College Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The certificate starts in fall and runs three terms, day or evening. The associate degree can start any term and runs five day terms; it pairs the HVAC specialty with a 12-credit secondary technical specialty such as motor controls, AC/DC circuits or hydraulics and pneumatics.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Spartanburg Community College?

Both awards include ACR 175, EPA 608 Certification.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in South Carolina?

The median HVAC technician wage in South Carolina is $56,610 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,560 and $62,990 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. sccsc.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 218830
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements