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Best HVAC Schools
in Alabama

The top 8 accredited HVAC training schools in Alabama for 2026, ranked by tuition, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid.

Alabama Rankings

Top HVAC Schools in Alabama

Ranked by Guide Score. Tap any school for full program details, tuition, and credentials.

  1. 1Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Bishop State Community College

    Mobile, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    $3,800
    Credentials
    EPA + NATE
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited (SACSCOC)
    • EPA 608 + NATE prep included
    • Most affordable tuition in this ranking
    • Financial aid available
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    100
    Guide Score
  2. 2Rank
    Technical InstituteAccredited

    Remington College-Mobile Campus

    Mobile, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  3. 3Rank
    Community CollegeAccredited

    Southern Union State Community College

    Wadley, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    2
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    65
    Guide Score
  4. 4Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Fortis Institute-Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    58
    Guide Score
  5. 5Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Fortis College

    Mobile, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    $19,577
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    43
    Guide Score
  6. 6Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Fortis College-Dothan

    Dothan, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    $19,577
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    43
    Guide Score
  7. 7Rank
    Trade SchoolAccredited

    Fortis College-Montgomery

    Montgomery, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    $19,577
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    Available
    Programs
    1
    • Accredited institution
    • Financial aid available
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    43
    Guide Score
  8. 8Rank
    Technical Institute

    J F Ingram State Technical College

    Deatsville, Alabama
    Starting Tuition
    —
    Credentials
    —
    Financial Aid
    —
    Programs
    2
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    30
    Guide Score
Bishop State Community College— programs & tuition →Remington College-Mobile Campus— programs & tuition →Southern Union State Community College— programs & tuition →Fortis Institute-Birmingham— programs & tuition →Fortis College— programs & tuition →Fortis College-Dothan— programs & tuition →Fortis College-Montgomery— programs & tuition →J F Ingram State Technical College— programs & tuition →

Key Takeaways

The best HVAC school in Alabama for 2026 is Bishop State Community College in Mobile (Guide Score 100). Rankings weigh affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid — schools cannot pay for higher rankings.

  • #1 Bishop State Community College (Mobile) — Guide Score 100, from $3,800
  • #2 Remington College-Mobile Campus (Mobile) — Guide Score 65
  • #3 Southern Union State Community College (Wadley) — Guide Score 65
  • #4 Fortis Institute-Birmingham (Birmingham) — Guide Score 58
  • #5 Fortis College (Mobile) — Guide Score 43, from $19,577
How We Rank

Our Ranking Methodology

Each school earns a Guide Score from 0–100, calculated only from objective data we track on every program: tuition, accreditation, included certifications, program variety, and financial aid. Affordability and program variety are scored relative to the other schools in each ranking.

  • Affordability (tuition)30%
  • Accreditation25%
  • Included credentials (EPA 608 / NATE)20%
  • Program variety15%
  • Financial aid availability10%

Editorial independence: schools cannot pay for higher rankings. Affiliate relationships are never an input to the Guide Score. See our full methodology and advertising disclosure.

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FAQ
HVAC Schools in Alabama: Common Questions
What is the best HVAC school in Alabama?
Bishop State Community College in Mobile ranks first among the HVAC schools we track in Alabama, earning a Guide Score of 100 for its combination of affordability, accreditation, included credentials, program variety, and financial aid.
How many HVAC schools are in Alabama?
We currently rank 8 accredited HVAC schools in Alabama, offering certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs plus EPA 608 exam prep.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Alabama?
The median HVAC technician wage in Alabama is $43,250 per year, with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,780.
Do you need a license to do HVAC work in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama requires HVAC licensing, regulated by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors. EPA Section 608 certification is also federally required to handle refrigerants.
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