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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 medium-sized public school situated in Warner Robins, Georgia. It awarded 3,146 basic certificates 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. Around 54% of those degree recipients 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Chattahoochee Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. 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.
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, 53% were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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 basic certificate. 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. 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.
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. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Georgia. It awarded 1,800 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend West Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,522. Around 50% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Savannah Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Savannah Technical College is a small public school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 1,779 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 Savannah Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Savannah Tech. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wiregrass Georgia 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 #6 on the list. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,475 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,562. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,906. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Coastal Pines Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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. Atlanta Area Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,806 basic certificates 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. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Atlanta Area Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Griffin, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 3,005 basic certificate awards 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.
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. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Lawrenceville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 2,076 students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 48% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lanier Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. 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.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lanier Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state 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 ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 873 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,402. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students 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.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. OFTC is a small public school situated in Sandersville, Georgia. It awarded 800 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they attend OFTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OFTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
South Georgia Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 858 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,692. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Georgia Technical College. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Athens Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 1,174 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Athens Technical College is $3,062. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Athens 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. 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 landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkston, Georgia that handed out 1,271 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,158 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
With a ranking of #18, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 818 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they attend Ogeechee Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. Around 55% 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.
Augusta Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Augusta Technical College is a small public school situated in Augusta, Georgia. It awarded 612 basic certificates 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,662. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
With a ranking of #20, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Vidalia, Georgia, and it awarded 662 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,127 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeastern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,527. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeastern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
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 #21 on the list. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 947 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany Technical College is $2,996. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,396. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Albany Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
North Georgia 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 #22 on the list. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 635 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. Of those students who received their degree, 49% 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.
Georgia Career Institute ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Career Institute is located in Conyers, Georgia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 174 basic certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 95% 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. MMC Augusta is located in Augusta, Georgia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 122 basic certificates to qualified students.
Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MMC Augusta, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy 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 #25 on the list. ISSNMT is a private for-profit institution located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 107 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 91% 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%.
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