Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$-914Average net price / year
49%Graduation rate
$30,350Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,500Median debt at graduation
3,875Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,382
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,950
- Total cost of attendance
- $9,197
- Books & supplies
- $2,740
- Average net price
- $-914
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $-1,731
- $30–48k
- $-1,264
- $48–75k
- $462
- $75–110k
- $5,413
- $110k+
- $7,293
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $27,097
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $30,350
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 59%
- Students with federal loans
- 40%
Programs: what graduates earn
23 of 80 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 74 | $42,074 | — |
| Ground Transportation | 59 | $35,709 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 75 | $27,997 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 127 | $27,448 | $7,684 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 12 | $21,444 | $7,711 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 221 | $17,157 | $7,927 |
| Precision Metal Working | 85 | $22,125 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 221 | $47,570 | — |
| Computer Programming | 38 | $59,204 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $12,926 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 102 | $24,689 | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 68 | $39,666 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 72 | $32,220 | — |
| Carpenters | 78 | $17,230 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 12 | $71,054 | $13,691 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $40,646 | $16,223 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | $31,615 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | $46,144 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | $42,384 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 37 | $21,141 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 10 | $40,302 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | $35,760 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | $42,773 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,875
- Part-time
- 62%
- Women / men
- 65% / 35%
- White
- 3%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 83%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $44,658 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 22%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- atlantatech.edu
- Also known as
- Atlanta Area Tech or Atlanta Technical Institute
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 8% of degrees
- Education – 2% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 17% of degrees
- Construction Trades – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Atlanta Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $-914 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,382 and the full cost of attendance is $9,197.
How much do Atlanta Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $30,350 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Atlanta
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University Atlanta, GA · Public · 26,623 students |
$15,931 | 55% | 53% | $47,384 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA · Public · 18,785 students |
$12,116 | 14% | 94% | $102,772 |
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College Atlanta, GA · Public · 13,693 students |
$11,453 | 91% | 22% | $47,384 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 7,298 students |
$22,585 | 11% | 91% | $80,137 |
| Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 3,603 students |
$37,702 | 64% | 49% | $42,712 |
| Spelman College Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 3,414 students |
$38,967 | 25% | 78% | $59,993 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 2,844 students |
$39,013 | 44% | 59% | $52,889 |
| Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 1,352 students |
$19,509 | 88% | 54% | $55,232 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GA · Public · 1,228 students |
$5,258 | — | 17% | $33,252 |
| American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA · Private for-profit · 734 students |
$16,482 | — | 21% | $36,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.