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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Atlanta the best school in Georgia for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 117 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Atlanta, expect to pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,172 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Atlanta. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Albany State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Georgia. Albany, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 698 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany State is $5,484. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,206. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,958 in student loans.
Albany State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 26 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Georgia State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Middle Georgia State University is a public institution located in Macon, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 265 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Middle Georgia State University is $3,976. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,448. Associate Degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University accumulate an average of $17,774 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Middle Georgia State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Georgia Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Warner Robins, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,042 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CGTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,482. On average, associate degree students take out $12,341 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at CGTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution located in Rome, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 523 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,112 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. On average, associate degree students take out $9,577 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Athens Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, the small public school awarded 420 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Athens Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 811 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattahoochee Technical College is $3,252. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,652.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Columbus Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 481 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbus Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. OFTC is a small public school situated in Sandersville, Georgia. It awarded 136 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they attend OFTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OFTC. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Southern Crescent Technical College is located in Griffin, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 486 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Crescent Technical College is $3,126. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. On average, associate degree students take out $12,060 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 360 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend West Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,522. On average, associate degree students take out $15,575 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Savannah Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school handed out 336 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Savannah Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442.
One thing to take note of is that Savannah Tech does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Dalton State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. DSC is located in Dalton, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 208 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,283 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,189. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,851 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DSC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 356 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,402.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This small public school is located in Waycross, Georgia, and it awarded 147 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Pines Technical College is $2,759. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,906.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Pines Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Lawrenceville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 782 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,286 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,686. On average, associate degree students take out $16,396 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that GTC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Lanier Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Gainesville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 396 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Lanier Technical College full time pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,666.
Lanier Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #18, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 216 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they attend Ogeechee Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,540.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Augusta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Augusta Technical College is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 306 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,262 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,662.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Georgia Highlands College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 706 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GHC is $2,944. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,296. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,828 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GHC. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 231 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,562.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Vidalia, Georgia, and it awarded 109 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Southeastern Technical College full time pay an average of $3,127 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,527.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southeastern Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Clarkesville, Georgia, and it awarded 267 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. On average, associate degree students take out $9,396 in loans while pursuing their degree.
North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Albany Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 280 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Albany Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,396. On average, associate degree students take out $14,487 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Albany Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 230 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,158 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,558. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,291 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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