HVAC schools in Alabama

Looking for HVAC technician schools in Alabama? There are 18, including 13 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 4 private career schools. HVAC technicians in Alabama earn a median $48,370 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
18
Public colleges
13
Median pay in AL
$48,370
Cities with schools
5

18 HVAC technician schools

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  1. Bevill State Community College

    Jasper, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +9

  2. Bishop State Community College

    Mobile, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  3. Fortis College

    Mobile, AL · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +1

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  5. Fortis College - Montgomery East

    Montgomery, AL · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +1

  6. Fortis College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician

  7. Fortis Institute - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +4

  8. Gadsden State Community College

    Gadsden, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +18

  9. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +14

  10. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Hanceville, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +22

  11. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    Montgomery, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +14

  12. J F Ingram State Technical College

    Deatsville, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +11

  13. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

    Huntsville, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +8

  14. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +16

  15. Lurleen B Wallace Community College

    Andalusia, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +9

  16. Northwest-Shoals Community College

    Muscle Shoals, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +12

  17. Remington College-Mobile Campus

    Mobile, AL · Private

    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +2

  18. Shelton State Community College

    Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +13

  19. Southern Union State Community College

    Wadley, AL · Public

    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13

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What HVAC technicians earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

HVAC technician salary in AlabamaHow to become an HVAC technician

Median pay
$48,370
$23.26 an hour
Typical range
$36,510–$65,690
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
8,260
Job growth, 2025–35
+10.9%
40,600 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many HVAC technician schools are in Alabama?

We list 18 schools in Alabama with HVAC technician programs: 13 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham, Dothan, and Jasper.

Are there community college HVAC technician programs in Alabama?

Yes. 13 public colleges in Alabama offer HVAC technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does HVAC technician school cost in Alabama?

Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,170 to $26,120. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do HVAC technicians make in Alabama?

The median pay for HVAC technicians in Alabama is $48,370 a year, and most earn between $36,510 and $65,690, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a HVAC technician school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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