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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.
Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Central Georgia Technical College the most popular school in Georgia for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 4,744 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,228 in loans while pursuing 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. This medium-sized public school is located in Rome, Georgia, and it awarded 3,233 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $7,523 in student debt by the time they complete 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.
The programs at Chattahoochee Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 4,752 students 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,017 students in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,345 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
The programs at West Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #5 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 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.
Savannah Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,418 students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Savannah Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,136 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. 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. During the early years of their career, Southern Crescent Technical College graduates make an average of $32,353 annually. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. GTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It awarded 3,460 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $15,372 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from GTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,584 during the early years of their career. Around 49% of those degree recipients 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. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,815 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Lanier Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,571 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,478 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
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 came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 2,374 diplomas to qualifed students 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. Once they receive their degree, Atlanta Area Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,271 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Columbus Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This small public school is located in Columbus, Georgia, and it awarded 1,538 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Columbus Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,275 during the early year of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #13, Southern Regional Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. 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.
During the early years of their career, Southwest Georgia Technical College graduates make an average of $28,621 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Augusta Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Augusta Technical College is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,171 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Augusta Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,664 during the early year of their career. 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. This small public school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 1,821 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Athens Technical College graduates make an average of $36,013 annually. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #16, South Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. South Georgia Technical College is located in Americus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,302 degrees to qualified students.
Once they receive their degree, South Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,689 during the early year of their career. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. OFTC is a public institution located in Sandersville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,134 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from OFTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,787 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Ogeechee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,294 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Ogeechee Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,566 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients 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. Located in Clarkston, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,693 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,087 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Georgia Piedmont Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,397 during the early years of their career. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Albany Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,559 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,343 in loans while pursuing their degree.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 ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Morrow, Georgia, the small private for-profit school handed out 723 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,807 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $99 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, United Education Institute-Morrow graduates make an average of $23,392 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,124 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,651 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, North Georgia Technical College graduates make an average of $31,692 annually. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Southeastern Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Southeastern Technical College is located in Vidalia, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 900 degrees to qualified students.
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 landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Norcross, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 438 diplomas to qualifed students 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.
With a ranking of #25, Fortis College - Smyrna did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This very small private for-profit school is located in Smyrna, Georgia, and it awarded 270 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Fortis College - Smyrna accumulate an average of $14,361 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 $58. 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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