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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia

24 Colleges
$37,862 Avg Salary
$9,514 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You

Construction Trades is the #35 most popular major in Georgia with 110 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 24 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Construction Trades Colleges.

Our analysis found Augusta Technical College to be the most popular school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

On average, construction trades graduates from Augusta Technical College take out $7,922 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gwinnett Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia list. GTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.

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The excellent programs at North Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in Georgia. Located in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Atlanta Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Area Tech is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Atlanta Area Tech carry an average student debt load of $11,106.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southern Regional Technical College is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Located in the city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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South Georgia Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the rural area of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia list. Lincoln Tech - Marietta is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Marietta.

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With a ranking of #9, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA

Ogeechee Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the town of Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 352
West Virginia 47
Florida 33
Virginia 65
Arkansas 0
Mississippi 176
South Carolina 18
Louisiana 58
Alabama 108
Kentucky 179
Tennessee 6

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 23,527
Building Management & Inspection 4,511
Carpentry 3,273
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,617
Construction 1,435
Masonry 274
Other Construction 157

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,336
Precision Production 52,913
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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