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2026 Best Trade Schools in Georgia
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Georgia? We have ranked 141 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College reviewed 120 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Trade Degree Schools in Georgia
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Emory University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Trade degree schools in Georgia. Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Emory University posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,280. The median Trade program debt is $19,431. More on Emory University
A rank of #2 makes Kennesaw State University one of the top choices in Georgia. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. The median Trade program debt is $27,004. Read the full report on Kennesaw State University
Out of the 120 schools in Georgia in this year's ranking, Herzing University Atlanta landed the #3 spot. Set in Atlanta, GA, Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution. About 18% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Students borrow a median of $34,030 to complete their Trade program here. Read more about Herzing University Atlanta
Augusta University came in at #4 on this year's Trade ranking in Georgia. Augusta University is a public school based in Augusta, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,414, with out-of-state students paying around $24,734. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full Augusta University report
Out of the 120 schools in Georgia in this year's ranking, Mercer University landed the #5 spot. Based in Macon, GA, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,565. Graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. See the full Mercer University profile
Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #6 spot in Georgia this year. This public school is set in Waycross, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, while out-of-state students pay about $5,836. The median Trade program debt is $5,812. Read more about Coastal Pines Technical College
University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. The median Trade program debt is $21,792. More on University Of Georgia
Albany State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Albany State University is a public school based in Albany, GA. About 33% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,656 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,008. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete their Trade program here. See the full Albany State University profile
Georgia Southwestern State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Georgia Southwestern State University is a public school based in Americus, GA. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, compared with $16,572 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $28,245. Read more about Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #10 among Trade schools in Georgia. Set in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. The median Trade program debt is $8,492. See the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College profile
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #11 spot in Georgia this year. This public school is set in Marietta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. Read the full report on Chattahoochee Technical College
Georgia State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Georgia State University Trade students take on a median of $26,091 in debt. Get the full Georgia State University report
Reinhardt University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Set in Waleska, GA, Reinhardt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,074. Graduates carry a median of $27,860 in student loans. See the full Reinhardt University profile
Middle Georgia State University landed the #14 spot in Georgia this year. This public school is set in Macon, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Students from in state pay about $5,038 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. Middle Georgia State University Trade students take on a median of $26,976 in debt. See the full Middle Georgia State University profile
Athens Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Athens Technical College is a public school based in Athens, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, with out-of-state students paying around $5,958. The median Trade program debt is $9,500. See the full Athens Technical College profile
Lincoln College Of Technology Marietta placed #16 among Trade schools in Georgia. Based in Marietta, GA, Lincoln College Of Technology Marietta is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $14,403 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Lincoln College Of Technology Marietta
Georgia Perimeter College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Perimeter College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,104 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,064. Typical Trade student debt is $20,617. Read more about Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia Southern University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Georgia Southern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Georgia Southern University Trade students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Read the full report on Georgia Southern University
Piedmont College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Set in Demorest, GA, Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit institution. Piedmont College posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,700. Piedmont College Trade students take on a median of $29,975 in debt. Read the full report on Piedmont College
Thomas University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Thomasville, GA, Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 7%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,640. Typical Trade student debt is $28,454. More on Thomas University
Oconee Fall Line Technical College placed #21 among Trade schools in Georgia. Located in Sandersville, GA, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,380, with out-of-state students paying around $5,948. Graduates carry a median of $12,718 in student loans. See the full Oconee Fall Line Technical College profile
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school based in Lawrenceville, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,524, compared with $6,092 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $18,048. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
Lanier Technical College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Lanier Technical College is a public school based in Gainesville, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,980 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,190 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,278 to complete their Trade program here. More on Lanier Technical College
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Thomasville, GA, Southern Regional Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,007, with out-of-state students paying around $5,575. Southern Regional Technical College Trade students take on a median of $9,086 in debt. Get the full Southern Regional Technical College report
West Georgia Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,410, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. West Georgia Technical College Trade students take on a median of $12,651 in debt. See the full West Georgia Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Trade Degree Schools in Georgia
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #26 spot in Georgia this year. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school based in Griffin, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Southern Crescent Technical College Trade students take on a median of $17,619 in debt. See the full Southern Crescent Technical College profile
Georgia Highlands College landed the #27 spot in Georgia this year. This public school is set in Rome, GA. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $10,080. Graduates carry a median of $15,134 in student loans. See the full Georgia Highlands College profile
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #28 among Trade schools in Georgia. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public school based in Warner Robins, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,448, compared with $6,016 for out-of-state students. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins Trade students take on a median of $11,693 in debt. See the full Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins profile
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Located in Valdosta, GA, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,480, while out-of-state students pay about $6,048. The median Trade program debt is $10,864. More on Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Interactive College Of Technology Morrow placed #30 among Trade schools in Georgia. Located in Morrow, GA, Interactive College Of Technology Morrow is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,210. Students borrow a median of $11,252 to complete their Trade program here. See the full Interactive College Of Technology Morrow profile
Southeastern Technical College placed #31 among Trade schools in Georgia. Set in Vidalia, GA, Southeastern Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,400, with out-of-state students paying around $5,968. Graduates carry a median of $10,290 in student loans. Read more about Southeastern Technical College
Dalton State College landed the #32 spot in Georgia this year. This public school is set in Dalton, GA. About 24% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,336, compared with $10,656 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,955 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Dalton State College
Augusta Technical College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Augusta, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,282, with out-of-state students paying around $7,492. The median Trade program debt is $11,400. More on Augusta Technical College
Savannah Technical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,330 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,898. Savannah Technical College Trade students take on a median of $12,843 in debt. Read more about Savannah Technical College
Brenau University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Set in Gainesville, GA, Brenau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brenau University graduates 35% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,757. Brenau University Trade students take on a median of $36,299 in debt. See the full Brenau University profile
Gordon State College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Gordon State College is a public school based in Barnesville, GA. About 15% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $3,628 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,948. The median Trade program debt is $21,545. See the full Gordon State College profile
University Of West Georgia landed the #37 spot in Georgia this year. Located in Carrollton, GA, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. University Of West Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. University Of West Georgia Trade students take on a median of $26,789 in debt. More on University Of West Georgia
Columbus State University landed the #38 spot in Georgia this year. Located in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. Columbus State University graduates 43% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,898, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $28,493. More on Columbus State University
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Located in Clarkston, GA, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,404, with out-of-state students paying around $5,954. Typical Trade student debt is $15,716. Read more about Georgia Piedmont Technical College
North Georgia Technical College landed the #40 spot in Georgia this year. Located in Clarkesville, GA, North Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,330, while out-of-state students pay about $5,898. Graduates carry a median of $12,279 in student loans. See the full North Georgia Technical College profile
Valdosta State University landed the #41 spot in Georgia this year. Located in Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,661 to complete their Trade program here. More on Valdosta State University
Devry University Georgia placed #42 among Trade schools in Georgia. Set in Decatur, GA, Devry University Georgia is a private for-profit institution. Devry University Georgia graduates 17% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $46,807 in student loans. Get the full Devry University Georgia report
Atlanta Technical College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,382, while out-of-state students pay about $5,950. Typical Trade student debt is $17,655. Get the full Atlanta Technical College report
Clayton State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Morrow, GA, Clayton State University is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,180, with out-of-state students paying around $16,532. Typical Trade student debt is $35,088. See the full Clayton State University profile
Columbus Technical College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Columbus Technical College is a public school based in Columbus, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,052, while out-of-state students pay about $7,262. Typical Trade student debt is $15,845. See the full Columbus Technical College profile
South Georgia Technical College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Americus, GA, South Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,992, compared with $7,202 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $10,423. Get the full South Georgia Technical College report
Ogeechee Technical College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Statesboro, GA, Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,388, while out-of-state students pay about $5,956. Students borrow a median of $11,894 to complete their Trade program here. Read more about Ogeechee Technical College
Gwinnett College Lilburn placed #48 among Trade schools in Georgia. Located in Lilburn, GA, Gwinnett College Lilburn is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,300. Graduates carry a median of $24,868 in student loans. More on Gwinnett College Lilburn
College Of Coastal Georgia came in at #49 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Brunswick, GA. About 26% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,616, with out-of-state students paying around $10,936. The median Trade program debt is $19,240. Get the full College Of Coastal Georgia report
American Intercontinental University Atlanta came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located in Atlanta, GA, American Intercontinental University Atlanta is a private for-profit institution. About 9% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,527. Students borrow a median of $39,107 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on American Intercontinental University Atlanta
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 141 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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