55 trade schools · Georgia
Trade schools in Georgia
Georgia has 55 trade schools in our data (23 public, 31 for-profit), and 73 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $15,204.
Trade schools55
Public23
For-profit31
Median tuition$15,204
Median completion rate51%
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$35,445
Programs by trade in Georgia
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
Welding24 schoolsHVAC27 schoolsElectrician21 schoolsPlumbing4 schoolsCarpentry16 schoolsConstruction trades10 schoolsAuto and diesel mechanic25 schoolsHeavy equipment mechanic20 schoolsTruck driving (CDL)21 schoolsCosmetology and barbering39 schoolsCulinary arts19 schoolsMedical assistant38 schoolsLPN and CNA22 schoolsDental assisting and hygiene23 schoolsPhlebotomy and medical lab21 schoolsEMT, surgical tech and imaging31 schoolsMedical billing and coding40 schoolsMassage therapy8 schoolsParalegal19 schools
All 55 trade schools in Georgia
Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.
| School | Type | Students | Tuition (2025-26) | Avg net price | Completion rate | Earnings 10 yrs after entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Technical CollegeAlbany | Public community or technical college | 2,029 | $3,364 | $2,966 | 41% | $34,861 |
| Athens Technical CollegeAthens | Public community or technical college | 3,318 | $3,390 | $7,929 | 64% | $40,154 |
| Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta | Public community or technical college | 3,875 | $3,382 | $2,240 | 56% | $37,957 |
| Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta | Public community or technical college | 3,923 | $4,282 | $7,427 | 36% | $37,887 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-AtlantaDuluth | For-profit trade school | 824 | $16,657 | $29,865 | 67% | $55,919 |
| Central Georgia Technical CollegeWarner Robins | Public community or technical college | 6,174 | $3,448 | $8,881 | 45% | $37,095 |
| Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMarietta | Public community or technical college | 8,727 | $3,540 | $5,227 | 45% | $41,955 |
| Coastal Pines Technical CollegeWaycross | Public community or technical college | 1,648 | $3,268 | $395 | 53% | $35,445 |
| Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus | Public community or technical college | 2,719 | $4,052 | $7,638 | 26% | $39,157 |
| Elaine Sterling InstituteAtlanta | For-profit trade school | 641 | $17,000 | $33,918 | 91% | $29,804 |
| Empire Beauty School-AugustaAugusta | For-profit trade school | 73 | $19,260 | $18,674 | 35% | $32,104 |
| Empire Beauty School-GwinnettLawrenceville | For-profit trade school | 130 | $19,260 | $15,734 | 60% | $30,533 |
| Empire Beauty School-KennesawKennesaw | For-profit trade school | 161 | $19,260 | $15,123 | 62% | $30,533 |
| Empire Beauty School-MorrowMorrow | For-profit trade school | 242 | $19,260 | $16,623 | 39% | $29,071 |
| Empire Beauty School-NorthlakeAtlanta | For-profit trade school | 127 | $19,260 | $15,779 | 46% | $31,224 |
| Empire Beauty School-SavannahSavannah | For-profit trade school | 127 | $19,260 | $16,958 | 36% | $30,388 |
| Fortis College-SmyrnaSmyrna | For-profit trade school | 607 | $16,168 | $25,784 | 59% | $40,843 |
| Georgia Career InstituteConyers | For-profit trade school | 515 | $15,609 | $17,898 | 29% | $28,315 |
| Georgia Institute of CosmetologyAthens | For-profit trade school | 200 | $21,895 | $14,240 | 64% | $26,096 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome | Public community or technical college | 4,244 | $4,950 | $4,043 | 49% | $39,355 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeClarkston | Public community or technical college | 2,198 | $3,386 | $12,185 | 36% | $40,636 |
| Grady Health System Professional SchoolsAtlanta | Public community or technical college | 61 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $67,673 |
| Gwinnett CollegeRoswell | For-profit trade school | 94 | $14,200 | $32,737 | 67% | $36,010 |
| Gwinnett College-LilburnLilburn | For-profit trade school | 156 | $12,025 | $38,140 | 50% | n/a |
| Gwinnett College-Marietta CampusMarietta | For-profit trade school | 205 | $15,794 | $31,185 | 49% | $33,632 |
| Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville | Public community or technical college | 8,728 | $3,524 | $15,675 | 34% | $47,903 |
| Helms CollegeAugusta | Nonprofit trade school | 183 | $17,924 | $26,862 | 67% | $32,537 |
| Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and EstheticsLilburn | For-profit trade school | 69 | $14,800 | $27,729 | 88% | n/a |
| Institute of Medical UltrasoundAtlanta | For-profit trade school | 50 | $34,152 | $42,216 | 81% | n/a |
| Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee | For-profit trade school | 521 | $11,330 | $16,641 | 36% | $32,752 |
| Interactive College of Technology-GainesvilleGainesville | For-profit trade school | 50 | $11,210 | $19,031 | 27% | $32,752 |
| International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage TherapySandy Springs | For-profit trade school | 246 | $16,500 | $23,751 | 82% | $30,220 |
| Keune Academy by 124Lawrenceville | For-profit trade school | 117 | $19,585 | $14,031 | 84% | $37,558 |
| Lanier Technical CollegeGainesville | Public community or technical college | 4,613 | $3,980 | $8,202 | 32% | $43,529 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-East PointEast Point | For-profit trade school | 627 | $37,766 | $40,520 | n/a | $48,052 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-MariettaMarietta | For-profit trade school | 538 | $32,467 | $33,050 | 54% | $40,974 |
| Miami Ad School-AtlantaAtlanta | For-profit trade school | 65 | $19,400 | $32,211 | 100% | $89,994 |
| Miller-Motte College-AugustaAugusta | For-profit trade school | 506 | $39,300 | $22,559 | 64% | $34,579 |
| Miller-Motte College-ColumbusColumbus | For-profit trade school | 190 | $24,040 | $22,362 | 60% | $34,579 |
| North Georgia Technical CollegeClarkesville | Public community or technical college | 1,910 | $3,330 | $4,597 | 41% | $38,478 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeSandersville | Public community or technical college | 1,708 | $3,380 | $8,873 | 75% | $35,413 |
| Ogeechee Technical CollegeStatesboro | Public community or technical college | 1,820 | $3,388 | $5,806 | 34% | $38,242 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-EsaniRoswell | For-profit trade school | 359 | $18,800 | $16,482 | 74% | $32,651 |
| Pro Way Hair SchoolStone Mountain | For-profit trade school | 67 | $21,360 | $17,479 | 52% | $25,160 |
| Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and NailsColumbus | For-profit trade school | 150 | $23,000 | $21,157 | 49% | $27,277 |
| Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah | Public community or technical college | 3,366 | $3,330 | $3,457 | 47% | $38,126 |
| Shearz InstituteLithia Springs | For-profit trade school | 75 | $18,000 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| South Georgia Technical CollegeAmericus | Public community or technical college | 1,407 | $3,992 | $1,166 | 59% | $34,912 |
| Southeastern Technical CollegeVidalia | Public community or technical college | 1,008 | $3,410 | $7,570 | 46% | $36,569 |
| Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin | Public community or technical college | 4,098 | $3,516 | $8,900 | 60% | $39,335 |
| Southern Regional Technical CollegeThomasville | Public community or technical college | 3,098 | $2,952 | n/a | 30% | $35,123 |
| United Education Institute-MorrowMorrow | For-profit trade school | 1,160 | $20,900 | $28,991 | 60% | $36,421 |
| United Education Institute-Stone MountainStone Mountain | For-profit trade school | 911 | $20,900 | $29,446 | 59% | $32,404 |
| West Georgia Technical CollegeWaco | Public community or technical college | 5,163 | $3,410 | $2,469 | 40% | $41,700 |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeValdosta | Public community or technical college | 2,887 | $3,480 | n/a | 42% | $35,184 |
Colleges in Georgia with the most trade programs
- Albany State University, Albany: 6 trade fields
- Dalton State College, Dalton: 3 trade fields
- Herzing University-Atlanta, Atlanta: 3 trade fields
- South University-Savannah Online, Savannah: 3 trade fields
- Andrew College, Cuthbert: 2 trade fields
- College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick: 2 trade fields
- South University-Savannah, Savannah: 2 trade fields
- Georgia State University-Perimeter College, Atlanta: 2 trade fields
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon: 2 trade fields
- Interactive College of Technology-Morrow, Morrow: 1 trade fields
- Point University, West Point: 1 trade fields
- Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta: 1 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Atlanta (6), Augusta (4), Columbus (3), Lawrenceville (3), Marietta (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Georgia?
55 schools in Georgia mostly award certificates, and 73 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Georgia?
The median trade school in Georgia charges $15,204 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.
What is the cheapest trade school in Georgia?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $2,952.
Colleges in Georgia · All trades
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.