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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 medium-sized public school situated in Warner Robins, Georgia. It awarded 3,146 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend CGTC full time pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,482. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Central Georgia Technical College Report

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

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

The excellent basic certificate programs at Gwinnett Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,076 basic certificates to qualified students.

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. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Gwinnett Technical College Report

#3

Atlanta Technical College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Atlanta Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,806 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,564. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 located in Rome, Georgia that handed out 2,064 basic 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. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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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. Gainesville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,030 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lanier Technical College is $3,666. 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. 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.

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

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

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,475 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. 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.

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.

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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. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school situated in Clarkston, Georgia. It awarded 1,271 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $3,158. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,558. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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 came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Southwest Georgia Technical College is located in Thomasville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 873 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Georgia Technical College is $3,002. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,402. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,120 diplomas to qualifed basic 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. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Chattahoochee Technical College

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

Chattahoochee 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 #11 on the list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3,377 basic 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,652. Of those students who received their degree, 53% 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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1,800 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 handed out 1,800 basic certificate awards 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,522. Around 50% 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.

Full West Georgia Technical College Report

#13

Ogeechee Technical College

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

Ogeechee 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 #13 on the list. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 818 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ogeechee Technical College is $3,140. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,540. Around 55% of those degree recipients 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.

Full Ogeechee Technical College Report

#14

Albany Technical College

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

Albany 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 #14 on the list. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 947 basic certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 59% 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.

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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. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 635 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend North Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. Of those students who received their degree, 49% 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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#16

Southeastern Technical College

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

Southeastern 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 #16 on the list. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school situated in Vidalia, Georgia. It awarded 662 basic 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. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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

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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 medium-sized public school situated in Griffin, Georgia. It awarded 3,005 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Crescent Technical College is $3,126. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,526. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southern Crescent Technical College Report

#18

Albany State University

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

Albany State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Albany, Georgia, and it awarded 9 basic certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 100% 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.

Full Albany State University Report

#19

Kennesaw State University

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

Kennesaw State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, the large public school handed out 98 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,786 in tuition and fees if they attend KSU Georgia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,040. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Kennesaw State University Report

#20

University of North Georgia

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

University of North Georgia came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, the fairly large public school handed out 30 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNG is $5,182. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,861. Around 30% of those degree recipients 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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