HVAC programs in Alabama
11 HVAC programs at 10 Alabama schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $38,552 one year after completion, 11% below the national median of $43,365. Median borrower debt is $13,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | Mobile, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | $41,138 | $26,250 | $298 |
| Fortis College-Dothan | Dothan, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 12 | $40,190 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | Mobile, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | $39,294 | $13,910 | $158 |
| Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 23 | $37,811 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Fortis College | Mobile, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 19 | $36,696 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Fortis College-Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 40 | $36,696 | $13,000 | $148 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | Selma, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| J F Ingram State Technical College | Deatsville, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 133 | not reported | – | – |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, AL | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a HVAC school in Alabama
Federal rules require technicians who handle refrigerants to hold an EPA Section 608 certification. Many programs include the exam; ask whether it is included in tuition. State or local contractor licensing varies.
- Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- How much lab time on live equipment is there?
- Does the school place students in apprenticeships or ride-alongs?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying HVAC program in Alabama?
By reported one-year earnings, Remington College-Mobile Campus leads at $41,138 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many HVAC programs are in Alabama?
The Scorecard lists 11 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Alabama.