2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 89 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Georgia Northwestern Technical College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Georgia. This medium-sized public school is located in Rome, Georgia, and it awarded 675 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,062. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $9,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means United Education Institute-Morrow is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Morrow, Georgia, the small private for-profit school awarded 657 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,736 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gwinnett Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Lawrenceville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 588 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,636. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $16,580 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
One thing to take note of is that GTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Georgia Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and it awarded 573 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,685 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
CGTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Chattahoochee Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Georgia. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 481 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,602. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College accumulate an average of $24,500 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Griffin, Georgia, the small public school handed out 469 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Crescent Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,768 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Crescent 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Albany Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 417 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Albany Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,396. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Albany Technical College accumulate an average of $18,473 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Albany 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. 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.
Altierus Career College - Norcross did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Altierus Career College - Norcross is located in Norcross, Georgia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 408 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Altierus Career College - Norcross accumulate an average of $12,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Lanier Technical College is located in Oakwood, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 395 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they attend Lanier Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,666. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lanier Technical College accumulate an average of $14,594 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Lanier Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Southwest Georgia Technical College is located in Thomasville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 380 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,402. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southwest Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $12,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southwest Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Valdosta, Georgia. It awarded 360 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,152 in tuition and fees if they attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,552. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Georgia Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. South Georgia Technical College is located in Americus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 343 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend South Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,692. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,109 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
South Georgia 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 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta is a very small private for-profit school located in Duluth, Georgia that handed out 337 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta, expect to pay an average of $16,657 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,982 in student loans. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #14, Augusta Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Augusta Technical College is located in Augusta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 335 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Augusta Technical College is $3,232. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,632. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,856 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Atlanta Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 310 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Atlanta Area Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,564. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,308 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Atlanta Area Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Ogeechee Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the small public school awarded 277 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they attend Ogeechee Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,540. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,983 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fortis College - Smyrna ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Smyrna, Georgia, and it awarded 267 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Fortis College - Smyrna, expect to pay an average of $14,707 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,629 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. This small public school is located in Waycross, Georgia, and it awarded 259 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Coastal Pines Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,572 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Coastal Pines Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, Columbus Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 250 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,995 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
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.
Athens Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 239 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,918 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Savannah Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Savannah Technical College is a small public school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 236 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Savannah Tech full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Savannah Tech accumulate an average of $13,278 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Savannah Tech 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. 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.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a small public school located in Sandersville, Georgia that handed out 226 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OFTC is $3,072. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OFTC accumulate an average of $11,796 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
OFTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 222 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Georgia Technical College is $3,022. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,422. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,007 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
West Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Georgia, and it awarded 215 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,452. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,306 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,578. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,322 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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