7 schools · Alabama
HVAC schools in Alabama
7 schools in Alabama offer HVAC programs (2 of them public), with 7 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $37,811 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Alabama
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington College-Mobile CampusMobile, AL | Nonprofit trade school | Associate degree | 1 | $41,138 | n/a | $26,250 | $22,580 |
| Fortis College-DothanDothan, AL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 30 | $40,190 | $44,022 | $13,000 | $17,000 |
| Remington College-Mobile CampusMobile, AL | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 13 | $39,294 | $39,665 | $13,787 | $22,580 |
| Fortis Institute-BirminghamBirmingham, AL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 45 | $37,811 | $45,551 | $13,000 | $15,729 |
| Fortis CollegeMobile, AL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 40 | $36,696 | $39,532 | $13,000 | $17,000 |
| Fortis College-MontgomeryMontgomery, AL | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 58 | $36,696 | $39,532 | $13,000 | $20,649 |
| J F Ingram State Technical CollegeDeatsville, AL | Public technical school | Certificate | 338 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,084 |
| Southern Union State Community CollegeWadley, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
Cities with the most programs: Mobile (2), Dothan (1), Birmingham (1), Montgomery (1), Deatsville (1), Wadley (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Alabama?
7 schools in Alabama awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Alabama has the highest earnings?
Fortis College-Dothan in Dothan, where certificate graduates earned a median of $40,190 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Alabama?
By yearly tuition and fees, Southern Union State Community College in Wadley charges $5,460 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do HVAC graduates make in Alabama?
The typical certificate program in Alabama reported median earnings of $37,811 one year after graduation and $39,665 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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HVAC schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.