2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Our analysis looked at 42 schools in Georgia to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Reinhardt University the best school in Georgia for students working on their associate degree.
Reinhardt University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,180. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Reinhardt University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Atlanta. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,233 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Atlanta. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia State University-Perimeter College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia State University-Perimeter College is $3,360. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,712. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,755 in student loans.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 42 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattahoochee Technical College is $3,202. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,602. On average, associate degree students take out $17,365 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 42 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,482 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
DeVry University - Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Georgia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from DeVry University - Georgia accumulate an average of $35,937 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DeVry University - Georgia. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Highlands College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
In-state students pay an average of $3,344 in tuition and fees if they attend GHC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,696. Associate Degree recipients from GHC accumulate an average of $15,982 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at GHC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Students from Georgia who attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,402. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,212 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Albany State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $5,934 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Albany State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,656. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,860 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Albany State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Georgia Military College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,673 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia Military College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Central Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. On average, associate degree students take out $19,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at CGTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Athens Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
Students from Georgia who attend Athens Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. On average, associate degree students take out $14,099 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Athens Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,636. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,433 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GTC. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ABAC Tifton. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,471. On average, associate degree students take out $18,942 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ABAC Tifton. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Georgia Technical College is $3,052. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,452. On average, associate degree students take out $19,107 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Georgia Technical College is $3,692. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,692. On average, associate degree students take out $9,969 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Point University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
If you want to attend Point, expect to pay an average of $21,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Point. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Middle Georgia State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $4,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middle Georgia State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,389. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,403 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Middle Georgia State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
Students from Georgia who attend OFTC full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. Associate Degree recipients from OFTC accumulate an average of $14,345 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at OFTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Georgia State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
Students from Georgia who attend South Georgia State College full time pay an average of $3,310 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,662. Associate Degree recipients from South Georgia State College accumulate an average of $15,978 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at South Georgia State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Students from Georgia who attend Southern Crescent Technical College full time pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,526. On average, associate degree students take out $16,750 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbus Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,505 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Dalton State College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DSC is $3,683. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,589. On average, associate degree students take out $16,173 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DSC. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
Students from Georgia who attend Lanier Technical College full time pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,666.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lanier Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Savannah Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Savannah Tech is $3,042. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,165 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Savannah Tech does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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