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HVAC schools in Georgia
27 schools in Georgia offer HVAC programs (22 of them public), with 27 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $42,000 a year after finishing, compared with $42,090 nationally.
All HVAC programs in Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville, GA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 14 | $52,361 | $59,306 | n/a | $3,524 |
| Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 77 | $50,367 | $51,841 | $10,652 | $11,330 |
| North Georgia Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 22 | $49,754 | n/a | n/a | $3,330 |
| Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 118 | $44,071 | $45,902 | $6,000 | $3,382 |
| Fortis College-SmyrnaSmyrna, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 55 | $43,719 | $46,867 | $13,000 | $16,168 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 103 | $42,132 | $58,854 | n/a | $3,386 |
| West Georgia Technical CollegeWaco, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 86 | $41,868 | $43,377 | n/a | $3,410 |
| United Education Institute-MorrowMorrow, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 116 | $41,551 | $46,711 | $9,500 | $20,900 |
| Central Georgia Technical CollegeWarner Robins, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 163 | $41,490 | n/a | n/a | $3,448 |
| Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMarietta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 147 | $39,297 | $59,617 | n/a | $3,540 |
| United Education Institute-Stone MountainStone Mountain, GA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 96 | $36,787 | $37,597 | $9,500 | $20,900 |
| Lanier Technical CollegeGainesville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | $59,639 | n/a | $3,980 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 72 | n/a | $56,029 | n/a | $4,950 |
| Albany Technical CollegeAlbany, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $47,786 | n/a | $3,364 |
| Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 137 | n/a | $46,644 | n/a | $4,052 |
| Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 42 | n/a | $35,277 | n/a | $4,282 |
| Athens Technical CollegeAthens, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 76 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,390 |
| Coastal Pines Technical CollegeWaycross, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 48 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,268 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston, GA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,386 |
| Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 63 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,524 |
| Helms CollegeAugusta, GA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $17,924 |
| North Georgia Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,330 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeSandersville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,380 |
| Ogeechee Technical CollegeStatesboro, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,388 |
| Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,330 |
| Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah, GA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,330 |
| South Georgia Technical CollegeAmericus, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,992 |
| South Georgia Technical CollegeAmericus, GA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,992 |
| Southeastern Technical CollegeVidalia, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,410 |
| Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,516 |
| Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin, GA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,516 |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegeThomasville, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,952 |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeValdosta, GA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,480 |
Cities with the most programs: Augusta (2), Lawrenceville (1), Chamblee (1), Clarkesville (1), Atlanta (1), Smyrna (1), Clarkston (1), Waco (1), Morrow (1), Warner Robins (1), Marietta (1), Stone Mountain (1).
What counts: heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC schools are in Georgia?
27 schools in Georgia awarded HVAC certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 27 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which HVAC program in Georgia has the highest earnings?
Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $52,361 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest HVAC school in Georgia?
By yearly tuition and fees, Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville charges $2,952 (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 Georgia?
The typical certificate program in Georgia reported median earnings of $42,000 one year after graduation and $46,867 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.