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North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA·Public·1,966 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,966 students.

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Accept
1,966
Students
$4,361
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$26,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,657
Debt

About This School

North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia with approximately 1,966 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,361 per year. Typical graduates earn $26,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) is a public technical college in Clarkesville, Georgia, with additional campuses in Toccoa and Blairsville. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia. The college serves Habersham, Stephens, Union, Fannin, White, Rabun, Towns, and Franklin counties.

This is a strong option for students in northeast Georgia who want an affordable, career-focused credential without taking on significant debt — at just $4,361/year average net price and a median graduation debt of $5,657, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, be clear-eyed about the earning potential: median earnings of $26,300 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific in-demand technical programs in the region rather than expecting broad career mobility.

Founded
1907
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions18%
Business & Marketing14%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Education2%
Computer Science1%
English0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,162
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,562
Avg Net Price
$4,361
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$5,657

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,657
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,657
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$22,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

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

Student Body

White78%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,966 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

North Georgia Technical College

1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N

Clarkesville, GA 30523

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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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