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Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia · Public technical college
Address: 800 U.S. Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA 30601 · Phone: (706) 355-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Athens Technical College is a public trade school in Athens, GA offering auto mechanic, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by SACS.
Athens Technical College has a 50.6% completion rate, near the state average of 49.7%, and graduates earn a median of $35,951 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for Athens Technical College in federal data; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 36.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 113 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 98 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 90 | $16,815 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 48 | $38,068 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 47 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | $16,815 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | $16,815 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $38,677 | $37,568 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $25,441 | $22,796 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $38,068 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $43,494 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $50,744 | $53,358 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $42,510 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $42,307 | $51,106 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $43,494 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | $27,603 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $42,510 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $42,510 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $16,815 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Athens Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Athens, Georgia. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Across its 44 programs, the campus awards the most completions in auto mechanic schools (141), cosmetology schools (133), and welding schools (123), alongside offerings in welding, CDL training, electrician, HVAC, medical assistant, EMT, LPN, diesel mechanic, culinary, dental hygiene, radiology tech, CNC machining, medical billing/coding, surgical tech, phlebotomy, and barber programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 50.6%, near the state average of 49.7%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,951. About 36.4% of students receive Pell Grants. Median graduate debt and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 881 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 3,318 in a midsize city setting, this campus fits students seeking hands-on, program-specific training across a wide range of trades, including career changers interested in shorter, skills-focused pathways rather than a traditional four-year degree. Because program length and format vary by field, prospective students should confirm specific schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the accreditors listed above and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Athens Technical College offers 44 programs, with the most completions in auto mechanic schools (141), cosmetology schools (133), and welding schools (123). It also offers CDL training, electrician, HVAC, medical assistant, EMT, LPN, diesel mechanic, culinary, dental hygiene, radiology tech, CNC machining, medical billing/coding, surgical tech, phlebotomy, and barber programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.6%, which is near the Georgia state average of 49.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,951, according to the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (706) 355-5000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Athens Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state students and eligibility for state as well as federal funding.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a given trade.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review completion, earnings, and cost data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of hands-on trade programs in fields like auto mechanics, welding, and cosmetology, which may suit adults seeking practical, skills-based training, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by trade and are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Athens Technical College at (706) 355-5000 or visit https://www.athenstech.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.