Is Athens Technical College worth it?
Athens Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Athens, Georgia (midsize city). It awarded 2,194 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, welding technology and science technologies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,217
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,299
Median earnings 10 years after
$35,951
Average net price
$6,949
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
2,194
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,318
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $72,823 | $76,229 | 80 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,178 | $32,372 | 45 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $57,691 | $61,662 | 35 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $47,206 | $50,230 | 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $46,293 | $64,632 | 28 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $40,571 | $50,040 | 27 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,374 | $36,081 | 25 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $46,123 | $55,395 | 23 |
| Data Processing | Associate | $24,012 | $37,133 | 22 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $45,119 | N/A | 19 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $45,356 | N/A | 17 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $28,822 | $35,411 | 16 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 642 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 151 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 145 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 110 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 75 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 71 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 62 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 52 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 47 |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 33 |
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Sources: federal figures for Athens Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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