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2023 Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia

20 Schools Ranked
$3,488 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

The Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Georgia to see which online basic certificate 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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
3,146 Total Awards
$3,082 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Central Georgia Technical College the most popular school in Georgia for trade school students working on their basic certificate. CGTC is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3,146 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CGTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,482. Of those students who received their degree, 54% 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.

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#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
2,076 Total Awards
$3,286 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Gwinnett Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Lawrenceville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 2,076 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,286. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,686. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
1,806 Total Awards
$3,164 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Atlanta Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Atlanta Area Tech is a small public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 1,806 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Atlanta Area Tech is $3,164. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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2,064 Total Awards
$3,112 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 2,064 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time pay an average of $3,112 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, Georgia
1,030 Total Awards
$3,666 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Lanier Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Gainesville, Georgia that handed out 1,030 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend Lanier Technical College full time pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,666. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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.

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#6

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, Georgia
800 Total Awards
$3,072 Average Tuition & Fees

Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 800 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OFTC is $3,072. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. Around 49% of those degree recipients 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.

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1,475 Total Awards
$3,162 Average Tuition & Fees

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,475 basic certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,271 Total Awards
$3,158 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Clarkston, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,271 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Georgia Piedmont Technical College Report

#9

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
873 Total Awards
$3,002 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Regional Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 873 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,402. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, Georgia
1,120 Total Awards
$2,759 Average Tuition & Fees

Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Waycross, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,120 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
3,377 Total Awards
$3,252 Average Tuition & Fees

Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 3,377 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,652. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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1,800 Total Awards
$3,122 Average Tuition & Fees

West Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,800 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,522. Around 50% 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.

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#13

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
818 Total Awards
$3,140 Average Tuition & Fees

Ogeechee Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 818 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend Ogeechee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,540. Around 55% 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.

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#14

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
947 Total Awards
$2,996 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Albany Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Albany Technical College is located in Albany, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 947 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,396. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, Georgia
635 Total Awards
$3,072 Average Tuition & Fees

North Georgia Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Clarkesville, Georgia. It awarded 635 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend North Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. Around 49% 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.

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#16

Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, Georgia
662 Total Awards
$3,127 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school situated in Vidalia, Georgia. It awarded 662 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Technical College is $3,127. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,527. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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3,005 Total Awards
$3,126 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution located in Griffin, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3,005 basic certificates 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. Around 70% 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.

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#18

Albany State University

Albany, Georgia
9 Total Awards
$5,484 Average Tuition & Fees

Albany State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate 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 9 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $5,484 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Albany State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,206. Around 100% 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.

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#19

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
98 Total Awards
$5,786 Average Tuition & Fees

Kennesaw State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This large public school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 98 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at KSU Georgia is $5,786. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,040. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#20

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
30 Total Awards
$5,182 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Georgia ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Dahlonega, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 30 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend UNG full time pay an average of $5,182 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,861. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

Around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Georgia Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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