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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.
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. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,042 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. Associate Degree recipients from CGTC accumulate an average of $12,341 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 21 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Savannah Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Savannah Tech is a small public school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 336 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Savannah Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South University’s online programs. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. South University’s online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 258 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,560 to cover tuition and fees at South University’s online programs. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from South University’s online programs accumulate an average of $26,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, South University’s online programs is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Augusta Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 306 associate degrees 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. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Herzing University - Atlanta helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 117 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta is $12,750. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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. 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Griffin, Georgia that handed out 486 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Crescent Technical College is $3,126. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. On average, associate degree students take out $12,060 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Albany Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Albany Technical College is located in Albany, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 280 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Albany Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,487 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 216 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ogeechee Technical College is $3,140. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,540. Around 69% of those degree recipients 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. This small private not-for-profit school is located in West Point, Georgia, and it awarded 30 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,300 to cover tuition and fees at Point. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 231 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $3,162. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,562. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 523 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,112 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Albany State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Albany State is located in Albany, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 698 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany State is $5,484. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,206. Associate Degree recipients from Albany State accumulate an average of $18,958 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
With a ranking of #13, West Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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.
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. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
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.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,158 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school handed out 147 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Pines Technical College is $2,759. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 811 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,652. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. 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.
Students from Georgia who attend Southeastern Technical College full time pay an average of $3,127 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
With a ranking of #18, Life University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,406 to cover tuition and fees at Life. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus 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 #18 on the list. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 481 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Columbus Technical College full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Georgia Military College is a public institution located in Milledgeville, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,690 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,871 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Andrew College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Cuthbert, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Andrew College accumulate an average of $15,546 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% 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 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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