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Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee

Chamblee, Georgia · Private for-profit career college

HVAC schools
37%completion rate · Georgia avg 50%
$10,555median debt of graduates
$28,375median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$27,065median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 5303 New Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 · Phone: (770) 216-2960 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee is a private for-profit trade school in Chamblee, Georgia offering HVAC training programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 37.0% completion rate versus a 49.7% Georgia state average, with graduates carrying median debt of $10,555 and median earnings of $27,065 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 67.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Interactive College o… Interactive College o…: 37% 37% Georgia average Georgia average: 49.7% 49.7% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,990$56,390$66,180

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 43 $40,539 $40,283 $10,810

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee is a private for-profit trade school located in Chamblee, Georgia, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and it participates in federal student aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA funding, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their program. The school's primary program family is HVAC training, with 43 program completers recorded and an undergraduate enrollment of 521 students.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 37.0%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,555, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,065. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 67.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus centers on a single trade pathway — HVAC — which may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on technical program rather than a broad associate degree track. Because program length details are not reported here, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. Anyone researching this school should verify current accreditation status with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers HVAC training programs, its sole listed program family, with 43 recorded completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA funding, including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 37.0%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,555, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,065.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid packaging, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (770) 216-2960 or visit https://www.ict.edu/ to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official federal outcome data at the College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138655.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a single, focused HVAC program, which may appeal to career changers seeking a specific technical skill set, though program length and schedule details are not reported here to confirm fit.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (770) 216-2960 or through its website, https://www.ict.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138655 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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