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105 Colleges
33,348 Yearly Graduations
$37,398 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,145 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Georgia ranked #4 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 33,348 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $9,350 per year to get their degree at a college in Georgia, while out of state students will pay an average of $13,188 per year.

About 55% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,286 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
2,505 Yearly Degrees
$3,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Central Georgia Technical College is 8,140, which includes 1,820 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 21% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,358 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from CGTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,689 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
1,964 Yearly Degrees
$3,062 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,922 full-time undergraduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and 6,608 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,323 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.6% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,010 during the early-career years.

#3

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,787 Yearly Degrees
$3,202 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Chattahoochee Technical College is 9,432, which includes 2,560 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 average amount of student loans is $5,713 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,698 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
1,515 Yearly Degrees
$3,152 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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.

Roughly 2% of students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $1,872 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,062 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
1,513 Yearly Degrees
$3,052 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at West Georgia Technical College is 6,437, which includes 1,754 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,338 a year. The student loan default rate of 12.0% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from West Georgia Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,583 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,511 Yearly Degrees
$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 16 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Savannah Tech take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $1,250 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,478 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
1,287 Yearly Degrees
$3,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,905 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,233 during the early-career years.

#8

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,232 Yearly Degrees
$3,236 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,576 students at GTC in total, 1,811 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

30% of GTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,634 a year. GTC has a 8.1% 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 $33,763 during the early-career years.

#9

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,215 Yearly Degrees
$3,666 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,194 full-time undergraduates at Lanier Technical College, and 5,045 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Lanier Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,373 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,823 during the early-career years.

#10

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,186 Yearly Degrees
$2,759 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,606 students at Coastal Pines Technical College in total, 615 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Coastal Pines Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $1,569 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,527 during the early-career years.

#11

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,148 Yearly Degrees
$3,164 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 818 full-time undergraduates at Atlanta Area Tech, and 3,030 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 32% of students at Atlanta Area Tech take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,158 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Atlanta Area Tech is $23,802.

#12

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,100 Yearly Degrees
$3,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 944 full-time undergraduates at Columbus Technical College, and 2,999 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

3% of Columbus Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,061 a year. Columbus Technical College has a 7.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Columbus Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,777 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
1,092 Yearly Degrees
$3,002 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,154 students at Southwest Georgia Technical College in total, 1,191 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

1% of Southwest Georgia Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $718 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,676 during the early-career years.

#14

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
909 Yearly Degrees
$3,232 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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 15 to 1.

3% of Augusta Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,349 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Augusta Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,020 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Athens Technical College

Athens, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
891 Yearly Degrees
$3,062 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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 13 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Athens Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,300 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,889 during the early-career years.

#16

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
834 Yearly Degrees
$3,692 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at South Georgia Technical College is 1,814, which includes 762 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from South Georgia Technical College is $23,809.

#17

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
802 Yearly Degrees
$3,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,153 students at Ogeechee Technical College in total, 813 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,800 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.5% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ogeechee Technical College is $25,741.

#18

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
797 Yearly Degrees
$3,072 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Oconee Fall Line Technical College is 1,835, which includes 383 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

3% of OFTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,055 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from OFTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,466 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
691 Yearly Degrees
$3,178 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,615 students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in total, 616 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $1,450 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.0% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $26,868.

#20

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
670 Yearly Degrees
$2,996 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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 14 to 1.

53% of Albany Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,199 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Albany Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,412 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
629 Yearly Degrees

The total student population at United Education Institute-Morrow is 1,314, which includes 1,314 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Roughly 96% of students at United Education Institute-Morrow take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,427 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from United Education Institute-Morrow with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,107 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
621 Yearly Degrees
$3,022 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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 15 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at North Georgia Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,293 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,524 during the early-career years.

#23

Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
556 Yearly Degrees
$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 11 to 1.

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.4% 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 $24,141 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
412 Yearly Degrees
$14,798 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 667 full-time undergraduates at Altierus Career College - Norcross, and 684 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Roughly 92% of students at Altierus Career College - Norcross take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,911 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Altierus Career College - Norcross is $20,334.

#25

Fortis College - Smyrna

Smyrna, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
390 Yearly Degrees
$14,707 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Fortis College - Smyrna is 678, which includes 678 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 80% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,840 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,089 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 South University, Savannah 31
75 Georgia State University 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 Point University 21
82 MAK Beauty Institute 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 DeVry University - Georgia 3
98 University of North Georgia 3
101 Atlanta Metropolitan State College 1
101 Georgia Military College 1
103 Georgia College & State University 0
103 Interactive College of Technology - Gainesville 0
103 National American University - Kings Bay 0

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