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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.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Central Georgia Technical College the most popular school in Georgia for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,042 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CGTC is $3,082. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 74% 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. This small public school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 336 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Savannah Tech is $3,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 21 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, South University’s online programs landed the # 3 spot on the list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 258 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
South University’s online programs does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,560. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% 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.
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. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Augusta Technical College is $3,262. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,662. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Herzing University - Atlanta. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution located in Griffin, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 486 associate degrees 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. 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 280 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396. On average, associate degree students take out $14,487 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Point University 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 #9 on the list. Point is located in West Point, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 30 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 83% 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. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 231 associate degrees to qualified students.
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.
In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 523 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,112. Out-of-state students 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.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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 a public institution located in Albany, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 698 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany State full time pay an average of $5,484 in tuition and fees. 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.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
West 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 #13 on the list. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 360 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend West Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,522. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,575 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
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.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkston, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 230 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,158 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,558. On average, associate degree students take out $18,291 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school situated in Waycross, Georgia. 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. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chattahoochee 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 #16 on the list. 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,652. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeastern Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Life University 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. Life University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Marietta, Georgia that handed out 1 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Life, expect to pay an average of $14,406 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Columbus Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 481 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbus Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Georgia Military College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school situated in Milledgeville, Georgia. It awarded 1,690 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Military College accumulate an average of $11,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Located in Cuthbert, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 85 associate degree awards 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.
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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