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105 Colleges
$38,394 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,387 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly trade school graduations, Georgia is ranked #4 in the country with 33,348 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $9,598 per year to get their degree at a college in Georgia, while out of state students will pay an average of $13,583 per year.

An estimated 53% of college students in Georgia take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,347 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,082 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,820 full-time undergraduates at CGTC, and 8,140 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

21% of CGTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,839 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CGTC is $26,370.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,112 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,608 students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in total, 1,922 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,483 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,289 during the early-career years.

#3

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,252 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,432 students at Chattahoochee Technical College in total, 2,560 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

1% of Chattahoochee Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,482 a year.

Students who graduate from Chattahoochee Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,236 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,162 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is 3,709, which includes 722 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

3% of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $1,475 a year. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has a 8.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $26,224.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,122 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,754 full-time undergraduates at West Georgia Technical College, and 6,437 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,168 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from West Georgia Technical College is $28,994.

#6

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Savannah Technical College is 3,649, which includes 1,237 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,110 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,333 full-time undergraduates at Southern Crescent Technical College, and 5,232 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 12% of students at Southern Crescent Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,079 a year. Southern Crescent Technical College has a 5.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Crescent Technical College is $29,567.

#8

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,286 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,811 full-time undergraduates at GTC, and 8,576 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,354 a year. GTC has a 3.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from GTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,693 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,666 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,045 students at Lanier Technical College in total, 1,194 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Lanier Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,057 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,573 during the early-career years.

#10

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$2,759 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Coastal Pines Technical College is 3,606, which includes 615 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Students who graduate from Coastal Pines Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,725 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,164 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 818 full-time undergraduates at Atlanta Area Tech, and 3,030 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 32% of students at Atlanta Area Tech take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,661 a year. Atlanta Area Tech has a 4.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Atlanta Area Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,358 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Columbus Technical College is 2,999, which includes 944 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,400 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,422 during the early-career years.

#13

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,002 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Southern Regional Technical College is 4,154, which includes 1,191 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southwest Georgia Technical College is $25,891.

#14

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,262 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Augusta Technical College is 3,863, which includes 1,380 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

3% of Augusta Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,889 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Augusta Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,488 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Athens Technical College

Athens, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,062 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Athens Technical College is 4,294, which includes 872 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $1,700 a year.

Students who graduate from Athens Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,811 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,692 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 762 full-time undergraduates at South Georgia Technical College, and 1,814 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

1% of South Georgia Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $2,950 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,605 during the early-career years.

#17

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 813 full-time undergraduates at Ogeechee Technical College, and 2,153 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at Ogeechee Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,560 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Ogeechee Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,818 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,072 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,835 students at OFTC in total, 383 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

5% of OFTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,077 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OFTC is $26,683.

#19

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,158 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 616 full-time undergraduates at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, and 2,615 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

3% of Georgia Piedmont Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,783 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,212 during the early-career years.

#20

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$2,996 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Albany Technical College is 3,022, which includes 1,131 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

53% of Albany Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,223 a year. Albany Technical College has a 5.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,187 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
98% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,314 students at United Education Institute-Morrow in total, 1,314 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Roughly 98% of students at United Education Institute-Morrow take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,110 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from United Education Institute-Morrow with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,151 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,072 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,548 students at North Georgia Technical College in total, 808 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

4% of North Georgia Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,547 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from North Georgia Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,500 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,127 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 293 full-time undergraduates at Southeastern Technical College, and 1,792 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Southeastern Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,928 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
90% Freshmen Loans

There are 684 students at Altierus Career College - Norcross in total, 667 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 33 to 1.

90% of Altierus Career College - Norcross students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,221 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Altierus Career College - Norcross with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,863 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Fortis College - Smyrna

Smyrna, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 678 students at Fortis College - Smyrna in total, 678 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,032 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,440 during the early-career years.

Other Georgia Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Georgia Career Institute 364
27 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta 356
28 Georgia Southern University 272
29 Middle Georgia State University 259
30 Atlanta School of Massage 234
31 Elaine Sterling Institute 229
32 Clayton State University 212
33 Kennesaw State University 208
34 Miller-Motte College Augusta 203
35 Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta 194
36 Helms College 169
37 Paul Mitchell the School Esani 167
38 Valdosta State University 157
39 International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy 153
40 Georgia Institute of Cosmetology 140
41 Augusta University 136
42 South University’s online programs 123
43 Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service 121
44 Woodruff Medical Training and Testing 120
45 Miller-Motte College Columbus 118
46 Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee 116
47 Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta 105
48 Albany State University 95
49 University of West Georgia 94
50 Dalton State College 84
51 Georgia Highlands College 79
52 Herzing University - Atlanta 77
53 Keune Academy by 124 76
54 Empire Beauty School-Morrow 71
55 Gwinnett College - Marietta Campus 69
56 Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails 68
57 Columbus State University 63
57 Miller-Motte College Macon 63
59 Empire Beauty School-Savannah 56
60 Gwinnett College - Sandy Springs 53
61 Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics 52
62 Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta 49
63 Empire Beauty School-Northlake 47
64 Grady Health System Professional Schools 45
65 Spelman College 42
66 Gwinnett College - Lilburn 40
67 Emory University 38
68 College of Coastal Georgia 37
69 Omnitech Institute 36
70 Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw 35
70 Empire Beauty School-Augusta 35
70 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology 35
73 The Art Institute of Atlanta 32
73 American InterContinental University - Atlanta 32
75 Georgia State University 31
75 South University, Savannah 31
75 Savannah State University 31
78 Empire Beauty School-Gwinnett 28
79 University of Georgia 26
80 Pro Way Hair School 25
81 Andrew College 23
82 MAK Beauty Institute 21
82 Point University 21
84 Brenau University 18
84 Georgia Southwestern State University 18
84 Mercer University 18
84 Augusta School of Massage 18
88 Institute of Medical Ultrasound 17
89 Georgia State University-Perimeter College 14
89 Profile Institute of Barber-Styling 14
91 Piedmont College 13
92 Reinhardt University 12
93 Fort Valley State University 11
94 Gordon State College 10
95 Life University 9
96 Interactive College of Technology - Morrow 7
97 Berry College 5
98 Thomas University 3
98 University of North Georgia 3
98 DeVry University - Georgia 3
101 Atlanta Metropolitan State College 1
101 Georgia Military College 1
103 Georgia College & State University 0
103 National American University - Kings Bay 0
103 Interactive College of Technology - Gainesville 0

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