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Augusta Technical College
Augusta, Georgia · Public technical college
Address: 3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA 30906 · Phone: (706) 771-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Augusta Technical College is a public trade school in Augusta, Georgia offering electrician, welding, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Augusta Technical College has a 31.1% completion rate, below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, with median graduate debt of $4,500 and median earnings of $33,523 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Augusta Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 46.9% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $37,180 | $58,320 | $76,490 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,030 | $48,430 | $58,240 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,990 | $56,390 | $66,180 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $33,580 | $49,060 | $65,530 |
| Medical assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $46,870 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $43,300 | $66,230 | $90,350 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,160 | $41,910 | $48,490 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,260 | $51,550 | $64,840 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $49,730 | $74,550 | $85,300 |
| Barbers | $27,950 | $30,750 | $60,150 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $47,240 | $75,640 | $98,300 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $46,010 | $62,030 | $70,690 |
| Surgical technologists | $40,390 | $64,010 | $78,410 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,300 | $37,680 | $42,980 |
| Dental assistants | $36,410 | $46,840 | $48,960 |
| Construction laborers | $27,880 | $38,990 | $46,950 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 141 | $38,499 | $23,351 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 72 | $32,516 | $34,908 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 49 | $16,072 | $15,347 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $32,516 | $34,908 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | $16,072 | $15,347 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $38,499 | $23,351 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $23,514 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $30,284 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $41,549 | $32,925 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $24,860 | $22,055 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $23,514 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 14 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $16,072 | $15,347 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $45,082 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $41,267 | $42,682 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $41,267 | $42,682 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $24,860 | $22,055 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $41,267 | $42,682 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 7 | not reported | $14,442 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | $14,442 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $24,860 | $22,055 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $41,549 | $32,925 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $16,072 | $15,347 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $45,082 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | $14,442 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 4 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $29,518 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $25,093 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Augusta Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Augusta, Georgia. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The college holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools along with several program-specific accreditors, including bodies overseeing nursing, dental, occupational therapy, and radiologic technology education. Its most-completed programs are electrician training (168 completers), welding (109), and cosmetology (85), out of 36 total programs spanning fields like HVAC, auto mechanics, medical assisting, culinary arts, and more.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 31.1%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $4,500. Median earnings for former students 10 years after entry were $33,523. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 46.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus offers a mix of shorter career-certificate programs and longer technical programs across trades like electrical work, welding, and cosmetology, which may suit both new entrants to the workforce and adult career-changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status for their specific program of interest and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Augusta Technical College offers 36 programs across fields including electrician, welding, cosmetology, HVAC, auto mechanics, medical assisting, culinary arts, pharmacy tech, medical billing and coding, radiology tech, and more. The top programs by completions are electrician schools (168), welding schools (109), and cosmetology schools (85).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college 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 Occupational 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, if eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 31.1%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $4,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Former students earn a median of $33,523 ten years after entry, per federal data.
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) 771-4000 or visit augustatech.edu for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Augusta Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to for-profit schools, and public accountability through state oversight.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to ask about program duration for a given trade.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review verified outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138956, and confirm accreditation status through the listed accrediting bodies.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of trade programs, from electrician and welding to cosmetology and medical assisting, but specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported here; contact the school to discuss fit for your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by trade and are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (706) 771-4000 to ask about requirements for a specific program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Augusta Technical College at (706) 771-4000 or through its website, augustatech.edu, for admissions and application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, 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.