Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Certificate at Bishop State Community College is a in-person certificate program lasting 1 year with tuition of $3,800.
One-year certificate providing entry-level HVAC-R skills for Alabama students seeking rapid career entry.
At $3,800 in total tuition, this program is below the Alabama median of $5,000. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Alabama earn a median of $43,250 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $29,480 early in a career to over $62,780 for seasoned techs — so a program at this price point typically pays for itself within the first year or two on the job.
Upon completion you will earn a certificate in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1 year to complete.