2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate 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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 54 schools in Georgia to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular 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 Basic Certificate 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 basic certificate in Georgia. 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. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CGTC. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Chattahoochee Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,652. Around 53% of those degree recipients 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.
The excellent basic certificate 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. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,064 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent basic certificate programs at West Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Waco, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,800 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend West Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,522. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West 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 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 54 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Savannah Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,779 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Savannah Tech is $3,042. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Around 59% of those degree recipients 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. 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 #6, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 1,475 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $3,162. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,562. Of those students who received their degree, 51% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #7, Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in Waycross, Georgia that handed out 1,120 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,906. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coastal Pines Technical College. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Atlanta Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,806 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Online courses are available at Atlanta Area Tech, 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, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Griffin, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 3,005 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Crescent Technical College is $3,126. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Southern Crescent 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 fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. GTC is a public institution located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,076 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,286. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,686. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Lanier 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. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,030 basic certificate awards 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.
You may have the opportunity 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.
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular 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. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Southwest 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, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. OFTC is a public institution located in Sandersville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 800 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OFTC is $3,072. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OFTC. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Columbus Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Columbus Technical College is a public institution located in Columbus, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 856 basic certificates 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
South Georgia Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. South Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Americus, Georgia that handed out 858 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend South Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,692. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at South 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 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Athens Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Athens Technical College is a small public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 1,174 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Athens Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Clarkston, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,271 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,158 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,558. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the small public school awarded 818 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Ogeechee 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 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Augusta Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 612 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Augusta Technical College is $3,262. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,662. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Augusta Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeastern Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 662 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Technical College is $3,127. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,527. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Southeastern 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 fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, 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 a small public school situated in Albany, Georgia. It awarded 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396. Around 59% of those degree recipients 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 635 basic certificates 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Georgia Career Institute 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 #23 on the list. Georgia Career Institute is a very small private for-profit school situated in Conyers, Georgia. It awarded 174 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #24, Miller-Motte College Augusta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Miller-Motte College Augusta is a very small private for-profit school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 122 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
MMC Augusta 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 26% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy is a very small private for-profit school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia that handed out 107 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 91% of those degree recipients 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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