2023 Most Popular Undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 70 schools in Georgia to see which undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found United Education Institute-Morrow to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Georgia. United Education Institute-Morrow is located in Morrow, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 723 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,807 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Georgia. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 646 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $5,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 70 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Altierus Career College - Norcross landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Norcross, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 420 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,494 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Georgia Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. CGTC is located in Warner Robins, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 556 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CGTC is $3,082. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,482. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CGTC accumulate an average of $7,844 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CGTC. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 70 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta landed the # 5 spot on the list. Duluth, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 247 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,657 to cover tuition and fees at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,732 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.
Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Griffin, Georgia, and it awarded 415 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College accumulate an average of $9,072 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 311 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,562. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Lanier Technical College is located in Gainesville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 389 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they attend Lanier Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,666. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lanier Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fortis College - Smyrna came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Fortis College - Smyrna is a private for-profit institution located in Smyrna, Georgia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 214 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis College - Smyrna is $15,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,502 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Augusta Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 253 students 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,662. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Augusta 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, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 346 students in 2021-2022.
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. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 602 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,286 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,686. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,642 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
GTC 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 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 564 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,652. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Career Institute ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Located in Conyers, Georgia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 256 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,955 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school situated in Waycross, Georgia. It awarded 211 undergraduate 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 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students 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.
With a ranking of #16, Albany Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Albany Technical College is a small public school situated in Albany, Georgia. It awarded 332 undergraduate 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,396. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,771 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Albany 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 84% took at least some of their classes online.
North Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 222 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend North Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $8,279 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
North 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Ogeechee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. This small public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 260 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Ogeechee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
West Georgia Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 336 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Georgia Technical College is $3,122. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,522. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,984 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
South Georgia Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. South Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Americus, Georgia that handed out 288 undergraduate certificates 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. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
Elaine Sterling Institute came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 287 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,169 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Esani landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Paul Mitchell the School Esani is a very small private for-profit school located in Roswell, Georgia that handed out 224 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Esani accumulate an average of $10,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Atlanta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 296 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Atlanta Area Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,239 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients 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. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Atlanta School of Massage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Atlanta School of Massage is a very small private for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 172 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,543 in student loans. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Athens Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Georgia list. Athens Technical College is a small public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 227 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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