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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. Herzing University - Atlanta is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 35 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,303 in student loans.
Herzing University - Atlanta 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, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Athens Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Georgia. Located in Athens, Georgia, the small public school handed out 227 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Athens Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462.
Online courses are available at Athens Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 646 undergraduate certificates 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,468 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Pines Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 211 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906.
Online courses are available at Coastal Pines Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 564 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees if they attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,652.
Online courses are available at Chattahoochee Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Lanier Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Gainesville, Georgia that handed out 389 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they attend Lanier Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,666.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lanier Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 346 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,402.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. OFTC is located in Sandersville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 198 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OFTC is $3,072. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472.
OFTC 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.
With a ranking of #9, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Griffin, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 415 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Crescent Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,072 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 602 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend GTC full time pay an average of $3,286 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,686. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,642 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GTC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This small public school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 311 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,562.
Wiregrass Georgia 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 336 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,522. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $10,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Augusta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 253 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,262 in tuition and fees if they attend Augusta Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,662.
Augusta Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southeastern Technical College is a public institution located in Vidalia, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 129 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,127 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeastern Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,527.
Some students may be able 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 222 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Georgia Technical College is $3,072. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $8,279 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Central Georgia Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 556 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,482. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,844 in student loans.
CGTC 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 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school situated in Clarkston, Georgia. It awarded 192 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,485 in student loans.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Savannah Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Savannah Tech is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 303 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Savannah Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Savannah Tech. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Ogeechee Technical College is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 260 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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.
Ogeechee 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 201 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbus Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Albany Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 332 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany Technical College is $2,996. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,396. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,771 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Albany Technical College. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Atlanta Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 296 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they attend Atlanta Area Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,239 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Atlanta Area Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 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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