Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Marietta, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Chattahoochee Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 8,727 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,138 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.6%. The average net price after financial aid is $3,407 per year. The most popular programs include Rhetoric & Composition, Computer & Information Systems Security, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Science Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,138
Graduation Rate
38.6%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$3,407
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
10.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
8,727
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,540
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,108
Pell Grant Rate
34.0%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,561
Income $30K–$48K
$2,622
Income $48K–$75K
$5,697
Income $110K+
$10,158
Student Demographics
Women
62.5%
White
38.4%
Black
30.7%
Hispanic
21.4%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
4.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (66)
Associate (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 257 |
| Business Administration & Management | $57,082 | 79 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $49,250 | 67 |
| Accounting | $38,489 | 51 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 49 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 47 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,335 | 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,953 | 37 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 33 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 31 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 25 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 21 |
| Health Services Administration | $42,409 | 16 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 15 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $58,082 | 10 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 9 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (39)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 714 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 335 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $39,133 | 262 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 238 |
| Machinist | $39,330 | 226 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 202 |
| Practical Nursing | $60,833 | 155 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $59,617 | 154 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 151 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 141 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 131 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $23,459 | 116 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 106 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 94 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 88 |
| Ground Transportation | $48,914 | 82 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 69 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 59 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 53 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 52 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 49 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 43 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 36 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 35 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 31 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 24 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 24 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 22 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 20 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $37,224 | 17 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 15 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 12 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Data Processing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 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 Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia
- Best ROI Colleges in Georgia
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