Athens Technical College
Athens, GA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Athens, Georgia, Athens Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 3,318 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,951 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 43.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,949 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Science Technologies/Technicians, Other, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,951
Graduation Rate
43.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,949
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.17x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,318
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,390
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,958
Pell Grant Rate
36.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,205
Income $30K–$48K
$6,791
Income $48K–$75K
$8,345
Income $110K+
$11,791
Student Demographics
Women
65.8%
White
56.9%
Black
18.3%
Hispanic
17.1%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (71)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 164 |
| Registered Nursing | $76,229 | 44 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,632 | 20 |
| Accounting | $45,115 | 17 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Dental Support Services | $69,983 | 15 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $55,395 | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | $35,411 | 12 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 11 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Data Processing | $37,133 | 8 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $55,654 | 7 |
| Engineering Technology | $56,960 | 7 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (38)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 632 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $32,372 | 176 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 154 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 133 |
| Ground Transportation | $50,040 | 98 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 74 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 69 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 64 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 33 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 31 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 30 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 29 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $50,230 | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $61,662 | 22 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 22 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $36,081 | 19 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 18 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 10 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Animal Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Plant Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Machinist | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Georgia
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia
- Best ROI Colleges in Georgia
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