Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma at Chattahoochee Technical College - Marietta is a in-person diploma program lasting 1y 3mo with tuition of $5,200.
Three-to-four-semester diploma in air conditioning technology at a public-college tuition rate. Covers refrigeration fundamentals, HVACR electrical components, air conditioning systems, gas heat, and installation practices. Stacks with seven shorter Technical Certificates of Credit.
At $5,200 in total tuition, this program is above the Georgia median of $4,450. Its 1.3 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Georgia earn a median of $45,620 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,560 early in a career to over $65,430 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 diploma in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1y 3mo to complete.