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HVAC training in Alabama

14 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these HVAC programs, and Alabama has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1 In Alabama, 1 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does HVAC training cost in Alabama?

$4,410 to $11,246

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 14 programs with a price: $3,320 to $12,556

Finished the program
65%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
about $27,600
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Alabama may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Alabama?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

HVAC training in Birmingham, Gadsden, Mobile and other Alabama cities

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All 14 HVAC training programs in Alabama approved for funding

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14 programs

  • HVAC (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Degree

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden · HVAC (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,300
    Price if you pay yourself$12,464
    Program website, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Degree at Gadsden State Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Degree at Gadsden State Community College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,831
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,467
    Students counted
    237
    a year, estimated
    $35,300
    price
    $12,464

  • HVAC technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Certificate

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden · HVAC technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,604
    Program website, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Certificate at Gadsden State Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Certificate at Gadsden State Community College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,232
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,027
    Students counted
    186
    a year, estimated
    $24,900
    price
    $9,604

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (STC)

    George C. Wallace Community College, Dothan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    George C. Wallace Community College, Dothan · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,379
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (STC) at George C. Wallace Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (STC) at George C. Wallace Community College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,907
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,379

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - AAS

    Bevill State Community College, Sumiton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bevill State Community College, Sumiton · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,794
    Program website, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - AAS at Bevill State Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology - AAS at Bevill State Community College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,581
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,835
    Students counted
    62
    a year, estimated
    $30,300
    price
    $11,794

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Long Certificate

    Lawson State Community College, Birmingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lawson State Community College, Birmingham · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Long Certificate at Lawson State Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Long Certificate at Lawson State Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,250
    Students counted
    55
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Alabama Power/BSCC HVAC Fast Track

    Bevill State Community College, Sumiton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bevill State Community College, Sumiton · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, Alabama Power/BSCC HVAC Fast Track at Bevill State Community College
    More details about Alabama Power/BSCC HVAC Fast Track at Bevill State Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    44
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,500

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

    Southern Union Community College, Opelika

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Union Community College, Opelika · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$12,464
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Southern Union Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Southern Union Community College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,198
    Length
    70 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    44
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $12,464

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Alabama Power/Bishop State HVAC Fast Track

    Bishop State Community College, Mobile

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bishop State Community College, Mobile · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    School website, Alabama Power/Bishop State HVAC Fast Track at Bishop State Community College
    More details about Alabama Power/Bishop State HVAC Fast Track at Bishop State Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,122
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    32
    a year, estimated
    $20,500
    price
    $4,500

  • HVAC (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Degree

    Lawson State Community College, Birmingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lawson State Community College, Birmingham · HVAC (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,556
    Program website, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Degree at Lawson State Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Degree at Lawson State Community College
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,500
    Students counted
    29
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,556

  • RefrigerationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AC/Refrigeration Certificate

    Bishop State Community College, Mobile

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bishop State Community College, Mobile · Refrigeration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    School website, AC/Refrigeration Certificate at Bishop State Community College
    More details about AC/Refrigeration Certificate at Bishop State Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,865
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,822
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    $11,500
    price
    $9,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Hvac/Refrigeration

    Acr Service Inc., Huntsville

    Prerequisite courses

    Acr Service Inc., Huntsville · HVAC technician · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,320
    Program website, Hvac/Refrigeration at Acr Service Inc.
    More details about Hvac/Refrigeration at Acr Service Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,290
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,320

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Air Conditioning/Refrig Certificate (Skills Training)

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden

    No diploma needed

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden · HVAC technician · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,528
    Program website, Air Conditioning/Refrig Certificate (Skills Training) at Gadsden State Community College
    More details about Air Conditioning/Refrig Certificate (Skills Training) at Gadsden State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $972
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,528

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heating and Air Conditioning (ACR) STC

    Drake State Technical College, Huntsville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Drake State Technical College, Huntsville · HVAC technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,542
    Program website, Heating and Air Conditioning (ACR) STC at Drake State Technical College
    More details about Heating and Air Conditioning (ACR) STC at Drake State Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,542

  • RefrigerationIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AC/Refrigeration Program

    Bishop State Community College, Mobile

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bishop State Community College, Mobile · Refrigeration · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,176
    School website, AC/Refrigeration Program at Bishop State Community College
    More details about AC/Refrigeration Program at Bishop State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,445
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,176

How to pay for HVAC training in Alabama

Workforce funding can pay for HVAC training in Alabama

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Alabama HVAC program numbers come from

Which Alabama HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs Alabama approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.

How Alabama HVAC program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some HVAC programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".8 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Alabama

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns