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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.
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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. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,042 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CGTC. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CGTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbus Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 481 associate degree awards 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.
Columbus Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Rome, Georgia, and it awarded 523 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,112 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,577 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% 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.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Chattahoochee Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 811 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. 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Gwinnett Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 782 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,286 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
GTC 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.
Savannah Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Savannah Tech is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 336 associate degrees to qualified students.
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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Savannah Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
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. Augusta Technical College is a small public school situated in Augusta, Georgia. It awarded 306 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,262 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,662. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Augusta Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lanier 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 #8 on the list. Lanier Technical College is located in Gainesville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 396 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lanier Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,666. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you 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.
With a ranking of #9, Athens 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 Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Athens Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Southern Crescent Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Griffin, Georgia that handed out 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,526. Associate Degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College accumulate an average of $12,060 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 360 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Georgia Technical College is $3,122. 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.
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. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Decatur, Georgia that handed out 66 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service 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 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fortis College - Smyrna came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Smyrna, Georgia, and it awarded 40 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Fortis College - Smyrna does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,515. This amount may be reduced 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 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 #14 on the list. Albany State University is a medium-sized public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 698 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,484 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,206. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,958 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Albany State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 231 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. 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.
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 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Middle Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Macon, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 265 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Middle Georgia State University is $3,976. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Middle Georgia State University 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.
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. Southern Regional Technical College is a small public school located in Thomasville, Georgia that handed out 356 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Georgia Technical College is $3,002. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,402. Around 71% of those degree recipients 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 landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkesville, Georgia that handed out 267 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Georgia Technical College is $3,072. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. On average, associate degree students take out $9,396 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Albany Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular 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.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany Technical College full time pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Albany Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South University’s online programs ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. South University’s online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 258 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,560 to cover tuition and fees at South University’s online programs. 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 $26,780 in student loans. 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 landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 55 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $14,846 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Atlanta Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Georgia list. Atlanta Technical College is a small public school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 272 associate degrees 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,154 in student loans. 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. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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. This small public school is located in Americus, Georgia, and it awarded 156 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,692. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity 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 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. Macon, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 27 students in 2021-2022.
Helms College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,117. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Helms College accumulate an average of $18,351 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% 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%.
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