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Athens Technical College

Athens, GA·Public·3,153 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,153 students.

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3,153
Students
$5,876
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$30,100
Earnings
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Debt

About This School

Athens Technical College is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia with approximately 3,153 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,876 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Athens Technical College is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in Athens, Georgia. It was founded in 1958 as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School. The school was renamed Athens Area Technical Institute in 1987 and took its current name in 2000. It offers certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in business, health, technical, and manufacturing-related fields.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a career-focused credential — at just $5,876 per year after aid, the cost is genuinely low. The concern is the earnings picture: graduates report a median income of $30,100 a decade after enrolling, which is modest and worth weighing against your specific program, since some fields here will outperform that average while others may not. This school makes the most sense for students pursuing a defined trade, healthcare, or technical certification with a clear local job market in mind.

Founded
1958
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions8%
Business & Marketing6%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Computer Science2%
Education1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,172
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,572
Avg Net Price
$5,876
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,100
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White59%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino16%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,153 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Athens Technical College

800 U.S. Hwy 29 North

Athens, GA 30601

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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