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HVAC/R programs in South Carolina

College Scorecard lists 14 hvac/r programs at 14 schools in South Carolina. 13 are at public schools; 14 offer a certificate and 6 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $5,273 a year in tuition and fees (14 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $34,319 (4 programs reporting). Most programs are in Beaufort (1), Charleston (1), Columbia (1). We also track 4 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.

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All programs (14)

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Technical College of the Lowcountry

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,300 · Average net price: $16,785

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Trident Technical College

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,836 · Average net price: Not reported

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Fortis College-Columbia

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,535 · Average net price: $26,416 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $33,511

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Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,702 · Average net price: $787 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $33,168

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Florence-Darlington Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,636 · Average net price: $6,944

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Aiken Technical College

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,300 · Average net price: $5,543

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Greenville Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,780 · Average net price: $10,029 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,171

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Piedmont Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,969 · Average net price: $4,747

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Williamsburg Technical College

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,780 · Average net price: $3,532

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Tri-County Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,599 · Average net price: $12,368

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York Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,064 · Average net price: $4,979

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Spartanburg Community College

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,246 · Average net price: $2,954

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Central Carolina Technical College

Certificate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,829 · Average net price: $1,232

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Midlands Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,196 · Average net price: $5,745 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,127

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Frequently asked questions

How many hvac/r programs are in South Carolina?

We found 14 certificate or associate programs at 14 schools in South Carolina in College Scorecard data, 13 of them at public schools.

What are the lowest-tuition hvac/r programs in South Carolina?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Tri-County Technical College (Pendleton, $4,599); Florence-Darlington Technical College (Florence, $4,636); Williamsburg Technical College (Kingstree, $4,780). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.