Trade and career programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 269 | $46,569 | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 263 | $46,769 | $52,968 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 241 | $15,973 | $30,855 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 231 | $31,600 | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 166 | $45,790 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 107 | $31,619 | $30,623 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 73 | $62,671 | $57,710 | $8,632 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 72 | n/a | $56,029 | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 68 | $53,377 | $41,347 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 59 | $46,024 | $60,666 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 49 | $71,360 | $79,973 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 45 | $35,136 | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 35 | $49,040 | $48,768 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 28 | $47,842 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 28 | $35,203 | $32,429 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 22 | $26,750 | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 18 | $48,534 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Georgia Northwestern Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,950 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $14,804 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $4,043 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,816 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,239 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,876 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,167 |
| Over $110,000 | $7,294 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 49% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 62% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $39,355 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,491 in federal student loans.
- 37% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Georgia Northwestern Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,950 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $4,043 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Georgia Northwestern Technical College?
49% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates earn?
Heavy equipment mechanic associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $71,360 one year after finishing.
Is Georgia Northwestern Technical College accredited?
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville: $3,524 a year
- Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta: $3,540 a year
- Central Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins: $3,448 a year
- West Georgia Technical College, Waco: $3,410 a year
- Lanier Technical College, Gainesville: $3,980 a year
- Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin: $3,516 a year
More: all trade schools in Georgia · Georgia Northwestern Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.