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2023 Most Popular 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 53 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade 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. CGTC is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,042 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CGTC is $3,082. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,482. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,341 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CGTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 53 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Columbus Technical College is a small public school situated in Columbus, Georgia. It awarded 481 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbus Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 53 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 523 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,112 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. On average, associate degree students take out $9,577 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Marietta, Georgia that handed out 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.
Online courses are available at Chattahoochee Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Gwinnett Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Lawrenceville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 782 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,286 in tuition and fees if they attend GTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,686. Associate Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $16,396 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at GTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Savannah Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Savannah Technical College is a small public school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 336 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Savannah Tech 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, 60% were women.
Savannah Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Augusta Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This small public school is located in Augusta, Georgia, 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,662. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Augusta Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. 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.
Lanier Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 396 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lanier Technical College is $3,666. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,666. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Lanier Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
Athens Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 420 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Athens Technical College. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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 #10 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.
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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,060 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Online courses are available at Southern Crescent Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. 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.
In-state students pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Online courses are available at West Georgia Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is located in Decatur, Georgia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 66 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,935 to cover tuition and fees at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. 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 $15,461 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Fortis College - Smyrna landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Smyrna, Georgia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis College - Smyrna is $15,515. 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 $22,080 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Albany State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Albany, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 698 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany State full time pay an average of $5,484 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,206. On average, associate degree students take out $18,958 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Albany State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 231 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,562. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. 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.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 265 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Middle Georgia State University full time pay an average of $3,976 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,448. Associate Degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University accumulate an average of $17,774 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middle Georgia State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Regional 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. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 356 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,402. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, North Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkesville, Georgia that handed out 267 associate degrees 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,396 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Albany Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Albany Technical College is a public institution located in Albany, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 280 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany Technical College full time pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees. 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. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Albany Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
South University’s online programs landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 258 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend South University’s online programs, expect to pay an average of $16,560 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced 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 one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta is a very small private for-profit school located in Marietta, Georgia that handed out 55 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,846 in student loans. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
Atlanta Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Atlanta Area Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 272 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Atlanta Area Tech is $3,164. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,564. On average, associate degree students take out $19,154 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Atlanta Area Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, South Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. South Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Americus, Georgia. It awarded 156 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend South Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,692. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Georgia Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Helms College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Helms College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 27 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,117 to cover tuition and fees at Helms College. 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 $18,351 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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