Athens Technical College

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Enrollment

$3,172

Avg. Tuition

4,169

Total Students

Urban

Athens, GA

Founded 1958

4 acres

About Athens Technical College

Athens Technical College is a public technical college that serves an 11-county area in Northeast Georgia. It offers over 190 program specializations including associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit with a focus on hands-on workforce development.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianAutomotive TechnicianCosmetologyMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Air Conditioning Technology

Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $5,500

Welding and Joining Technology

Diploma

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,800

Commercial Truck Driving

Certificate

Duration: 8 weeks
Tuition: $1,300

Registered Nursing (ASN)

Associate Degree

Duration: 24 months
Tuition: $7,000

Automotive Technology

Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $5,200

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
11:1
Hands-On Training
85%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

$25

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Official transcripts
  • Placement testing (Accuplacer, SAT, or ACT)
  • Proof of lawful presence
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,172
Books & Supplies $900
Equipment Fees $300
Estimated Total $4,372

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • HOPE Scholarship
  • Zell Miller Scholarship
  • Athens Tech Foundation Scholarships
  • HOPE Career Grant

Graduate Outcomes

33%

Graduation Rate

100%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$35,951

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

CaterpillarIBMCiscoPiedmont Athens RegionalSt. Mary's Health Care System

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available