2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Georgia to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Central Georgia Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Georgia. This medium-sized public school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and it awarded 1,042 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,482. On average, associate degree students take out $12,341 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Savannah Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 336 students 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South University’s online programs is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 258 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at South University’s online programs is $16,560. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
South University’s online programs is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Out of the 21 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Augusta Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 306 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 21 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Atlanta landed the # 5 spot on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 117 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,172 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Griffin, Georgia, and it awarded 486 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. 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. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Albany Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Albany, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 280 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,396. Associate Degree recipients from Albany Technical College accumulate an average of $14,487 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ogeechee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 216 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ogeechee Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,540. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Point University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Point University is a small private not-for-profit school located in West Point, Georgia that handed out 30 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Point, expect to pay an average of $22,300 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 24% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 231 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,562. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,112. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $9,577 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Albany State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. 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. On average, associate degree students take out $18,958 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
West Georgia Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 360 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkston, Georgia that handed out 230 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $3,158. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,558. On average, associate degree students take out $18,291 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Waycross, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 147 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Pines Technical College is $2,759. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 811 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees if they attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,652. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
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 #17, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Southeastern Technical College is a public institution located in Vidalia, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 109 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Technical College is $3,127. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,527. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Life University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Life is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Marietta, Georgia. It awarded 1 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Life is $14,406. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbus Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Columbus Technical College is a small public school located in Columbus, Georgia that handed out 481 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,690 students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $11,871 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Andrew College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Cuthbert, Georgia, and it awarded 85 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $15,546 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
References
- 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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