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.
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Most Popular Trade 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 awarded 1,042 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,341 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Online courses are available at CGTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbus Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Columbus Technical College is a small public school situated in Columbus, Georgia. It awarded 481 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbus Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbus Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. This medium-sized public school is located in Rome, Georgia, and it awarded 523 associate degrees 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. On average, associate degree students take out $9,577 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Northwestern 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, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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 located in Marietta, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 811 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees. 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.
One thing to take note of is that Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Gwinnett Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 782 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend GTC full time pay an average of $3,286 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,686. On average, associate degree students take out $16,396 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Savannah Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Savannah Tech is a public institution located in Savannah, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Savannah Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Augusta 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 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,662. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Augusta Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lanier Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 396 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lanier Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Athens Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Athens, Georgia, the small public school handed out 420 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Athens Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Athens Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Griffin, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 486 students 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, West Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 360 diplomas to qualifed associate degree 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. 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. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
West Georgia 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, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Decatur, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 66 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, expect to pay an average of $16,935 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service accumulate an average of $15,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Fortis College - Smyrna landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Fortis College - Smyrna is a very small private for-profit school located in Smyrna, Georgia that handed out 40 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis College - Smyrna accumulate an average of $22,080 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Albany State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Albany State is a medium-sized public school situated in Albany, Georgia. It awarded 698 associate degrees 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. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Albany State 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. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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 #15 on the list. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 231 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,562. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 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 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 216 students 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Ogeechee Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Middle Georgia State University is located in Macon, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 265 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middle Georgia State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,448. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,774 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Middle Georgia State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Southern Regional Technical College is a small public school located in Thomasville, Georgia that handed out 356 associate degrees 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,402. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Georgia Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 267 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they attend North Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. Associate Degree recipients from North Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $9,396 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
One thing to take note of is that North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Albany Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school awarded 280 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. 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.
Albany 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South University’s online programs came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. South University’s online programs is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 258 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at South University’s online programs is $16,560. 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 $26,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out South University’s online programs. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta 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 #22 on the list. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 55 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Lincoln Tech - Marietta accumulate an average of $14,846 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
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Atlanta 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 #23 on the list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 272 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. On average, associate degree students take out $19,154 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Atlanta Area Tech 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, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
South 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 #24 on the list. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 156 associate degree awards 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.
Helms College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Helms College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 27 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Helms College, expect to pay an average of $14,117 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,351 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
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*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%.
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