2023 Most Popular 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.
The Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 105 schools in Georgia to see which 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 Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Central Georgia Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students in Georgia. This medium-sized public school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and it awarded 4,744 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from CGTC accumulate an average of $9,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CGTC graduates make an average of $28,707 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 3,233 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,523 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates make an average of $34,809 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 4,752 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Chattahoochee Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,868 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Out of the 105 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,017 degrees to qualified students.
During the early years of their career, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates make an average of $29,345 annually. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Georgia Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Waco, Georgia that handed out 2,496 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $14,197 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, West Georgia Technical College graduates make an average of $33,215 annually. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #6, Savannah Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Savannah Tech is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,418 degrees to qualified students.
During the early years of their career, Savannah Tech graduates make an average of $31,136 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Griffin, Georgia, and it awarded 3,906 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,566 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Southern Crescent Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,353 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. GTC is a public institution located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3,460 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,372 in student loans. During the early years of their career, GTC graduates make an average of $32,584 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Gainesville, Georgia. It awarded 1,815 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Lanier Technical College graduates make an average of $33,571 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. Coastal Pines Technical College is located in Waycross, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,478 degrees to qualified students.
During the early years of their career, Coastal Pines Technical College graduates make an average of $31,156 annually. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Atlanta Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 2,374 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,358 in student loans.After graduating from Atlanta Area Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,271 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Columbus Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #12 on the list. Columbus Technical College is a small public school situated in Columbus, Georgia. It awarded 1,538 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Columbus Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,275 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Southern Regional Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,575 students in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Southwest Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,621 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Augusta Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,171 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Augusta Technical College graduates make an average of $32,664 annually. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Athens Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,821 students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Athens Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,013 during the early year of their career. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
South Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,302 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
After graduating from South Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,689 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
With a ranking of #17, Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a small public school located in Sandersville, Georgia that handed out 1,134 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, OFTC graduates make an average of $31,787 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Ogeechee Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,294 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Ogeechee Technical College graduates make an average of $30,566 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #19 on the list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkston, Georgia that handed out 1,693 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,087 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates make an average of $30,397 annually. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Albany Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular 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 1,559 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,343 in student loans.After graduating from Albany Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,133 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
United Education Institute-Morrow did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. Morrow, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 723 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from United Education Institute-Morrow accumulate an average of $8,807 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $99. Once they receive their degree, United Education Institute-Morrow graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $23,392 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
North Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,124 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,651 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,692 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Southeastern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Vidalia, Georgia, and it awarded 900 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Southeastern Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,313 during the early years of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Altierus Career College - Norcross ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Norcross, Georgia, and it awarded 438 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,494 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $54.After graduating from Altierus Career College - Norcross, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $21,535 during the early years of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Smyrna came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Fortis College - Smyrna is located in Smyrna, Georgia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 270 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,361 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $58, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fortis College - Smyrna graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,292 during the early year of their career. Around 64% 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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