Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia · Public · 3,318 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,205 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,791 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,345 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,619 |
| $110k and up | $11,791 |
| All families (average) | $6,949 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,372 | -$1,441 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,356 | +$11,543 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,040 | +$16,227 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,662 | +$27,849 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,229 | +$42,416 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,119 | +$11,306 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,230 | +$16,417 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $45,115 | +$11,302 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $35,411 | +$1,598 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,632 | +$30,819 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,081 | +$2,268 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $55,654 | +$21,841 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $55,395 | +$21,582 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,983 | +$36,170 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Data Processing | Associate's Degree | $37,133 | +$3,320 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.