Key Takeaways
The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,600.
Diploma program focused on practical HVAC skills for quick entry into the workforce as an air conditioning service technician.
At $4,600 in total tuition, this program is in line with the Georgia median of $4,450. Its 1 year timeline is typical for the state norm of 1 year. It includes EPA Section 608 prep 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 1 year to complete.