Key Takeaways
The HVAC-R Technology Diploma at Guilford Technical Community College is a in-person diploma program lasting 1 year with tuition of $4,400.
One-year diploma program focusing on core HVAC-R installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills for rapid entry into the workforce.
At $4,400 in total tuition, this program is below the North Carolina median of $5,800. 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 North Carolina earn a median of $45,050 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,150 early in a career to over $64,810 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.