Galveston, TexasPublic, 4-Year

Galveston College HVAC Program

An associate degree and 3 certificates, $2,726 a year in tuition and fees, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, electrical and wiring, controls and building automation.

What Does Galveston College Offer HVAC Students?

Galveston College in Galveston, Texas offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) program. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $2,726 for a full-time year (in-district). The school awarded 43 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. Best for earning an HVAC degree, not just a certificate.

HVAC Degree and Certificates at Galveston College

AwardTypeLength
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAssociate
Certificate - HVAC Level Two (Advanced Level Technology)Certificate
Certificate - HVAC Level One (Advanced Level)Certificate
Certificate - HVAC Level One (Entry Level)Certificate

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

Galveston College HVAC Tuition: $2,726 a Year

Tuition and fees
$2,726
in-district, 2024–25
Out of state
$6,176
2024–25
Books and supplies
$2,046
2024–25 estimate
HVAC certificates awarded
39
2024–25
HVAC associate degrees
4
2024–25
Graduation rate
33%
school-wide, Fall 2018 cohort
Students enrolled
2,405
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.

What You'll Learn in Galveston College's HVAC Program

Students can sit for the EPA certification test inside the program at the ATC campus.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certificationrepair
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Controls and building automationtemperature control

Certification Testing at Galveston College

Testing. Students can take the EPA certification test within the program and can earn ESCO Group employment-ready certificates.

Where You'll Train: ATC Campus

  • ATC Campus7626 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554

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

Visit gc.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn in Texas

Across Texas, the median HVAC technician wage is $57,760 a year, from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $81,860 at the 90th, with 34,730 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Galveston College HVAC FAQ

Does Galveston College Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Galveston College offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC at ATC Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, electrical and wiring, controls and building automation.

How Much Does HVAC School Cost at Galveston College?

Galveston College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $2,726 for a full-time year (in-district) and $6,176 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $2,046. HVAC students also buy hand tools and meters.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Galveston College?

EPA 608.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Texas?

The median HVAC technician wage in Texas is $57,760 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,800 and $69,860 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. gc.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 224961
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements