Athens Technical College
Athens, GA · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$6,949Average net price / year
51%Graduation rate
$35,951Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
3,318Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,390
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,958
- Total cost of attendance
- $15,783
- Books & supplies
- $900
- Average net price
- $6,949
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,205
- $30–48k
- $6,791
- $48–75k
- $8,345
- $75–110k
- $8,619
- $110k+
- $11,791
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $31,758
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,951
- Median debt (graduates)
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 36%
- Students with federal loans
- 0%
Programs: what graduates earn
19 of 87 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 | 22 | $57,691 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $47,206 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 64 | $45,356 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 22 | $45,119 | — |
| Ground Transportation | 98 | $40,571 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 19 | $29,374 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 176 | $16,178 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 154 | $29,343 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 0 | $30,604 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 44 | $72,823 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 20 | $46,293 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | $46,123 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | $28,822 | — |
| Data Processing | 8 | $24,012 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | $45,115 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 15 | $69,983 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 | $29,842 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 7 | $56,960 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | $55,654 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,318
- Part-time
- 77%
- Women / men
- 65% / 35%
- White
- 57%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- Black
- 18%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $52,686 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.athenstech.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 8% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 27% of degrees
- Science Technologies – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Athens Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $6,949 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,390 and the full cost of attendance is $15,783.
How much do Athens Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $35,951 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Athens
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Athens, GA · Public · 32,137 students |
$13,936 | 38% | 90% | $68,726 |
| Georgia Institute of Cosmetology Athens, GA · Private for-profit · 200 students |
$14,397 | — | 54% | $21,432 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.