HVAC schools in Georgia

Compare 31 HVAC schools in Georgia in one place: 60 programs across 26 cities, with the most in Augusta, Marietta, Morrow. See which are certificates and which are degrees, what they cost where the price is published, and which are closest to you. By school type: 23 public, 6 private for-profit, 1 private nonprofit. Free to use.

Accredited HVAC programs in Georgia

6 schools in Georgia have an HVAC program accredited by HVAC Excellence or PAHRA, the national industry accreditors for HVAC training: Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Gwinnett Technical College; Lanier Technical College; North Georgia Technical College; Southern Regional Technical College; Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta.

The U.S. Department of Education reports graduate earnings for HVAC programs at 12 schools in Georgia. Look for the earnings table on each school page.

3 registered HVAC apprenticeship sponsors in Georgia, including union sheet metal and pipefitting programs.

HVAC program types in Georgia

• 27 Certificate, 1 to less than 2 years
• 25 Certificate, 12 weeks to less than 1 year
• 6 Associate's degree
• 1 Certificate, 2 to less than 4 years

Many schools offer more than one award level.

How much does HVAC school cost in Georgia?

2 programs in Georgia publish a program price, ranging from $21,500 to $21,500 (median $21,500). These are published tuition and fees, usually before books, tools and exam fees.

For the 22 public schools with a published school-wide in-state tuition figure (2023-24), tuition and required fees ranged from $2,996 to $4,022 per academic year (median $3,172). That covers all programs at the school, not only HVAC.

Prices are the published figures for the year shown on each school page. They change, and tools, books and certification exams can cost extra. See our HVAC school cost guide for how we calculate this.

HVAC licensing and certification in Georgia

Federal law requires EPA Section 608 certification for technicians who work on refrigerant circuits (EPA 608 guide). Some states and local governments also require HVAC licenses. For Georgia's current rules, check your state licensing agency or CareerOneStop's license finder. See also how to become an HVAC technician.

HVAC schools by city in Georgia

• HVAC schools in Augusta (3)
• HVAC schools in Marietta (2)
• HVAC schools in Morrow (2)
• HVAC schools in Smyrna (2)

All 31 HVAC schools in Georgia

Frequently asked questions about HVAC school in Georgia

General career data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Federal certification rule: 40 CFR 82.161. Browse all states.