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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.
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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. Central Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Warner Robins, Georgia that handed out 4,744 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,228 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CGTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,707 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a great place for trade school students. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 3,233 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,523 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,809 during the early year of their career. 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. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 4,752 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Chattahoochee Technical College graduates make an average of $32,868 annually. Around 53% of those degree recipients 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. This small public school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 2,017 degrees 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.
Out of the 105 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Georgia Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia 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. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 3,460 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,372 in loans while pursuing 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.
With a ranking of #9, Lanier Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Gainesville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,815 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 ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,478 degrees 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 landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Atlanta Area Tech is a small public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 2,374 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Atlanta Area Tech accumulate an average of $11,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.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 located in Columbus, Georgia that handed out 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. 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. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,575 diplomas to qualifed 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. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,171 diplomas to qualifed students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Athens Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 1,821 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Athens Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,013 during the early years of their career. 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. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,302 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, South Georgia Technical College graduates make an average of $31,689 annually. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,134 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, OFTC graduates make an average of $31,787 annually. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the small public school awarded 1,294 diplomas to qualifed students 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 landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Clarkston, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,693 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,087 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,397 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% 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 located in Albany, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,559 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Albany Technical College accumulate an average of $11,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Albany Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,133 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
United Education Institute-Morrow came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. 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.After graduating from United Education Institute-Morrow, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,392 during the early years 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. 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.After graduating from North Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,692 during the early years of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Vidalia, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 900 students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Altierus Career College - Norcross landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Norcross, Georgia, and it awarded 438 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Altierus Career College - Norcross accumulate an average of $8,494 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $54 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Altierus Career College - Norcross graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,535 during the early year of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Smyrna ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Georgia list. Fortis College - Smyrna is a very small private for-profit school located in Smyrna, Georgia that handed out 270 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $14,361 in loans while pursuing 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. Of those students who received their degree, 64% 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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