Trade Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 68 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 26 public and 42 private. Together they graduated 24,859 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $752 to $30,746, with a median of $19,260 across the 75 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,467 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Georgia Technical College, West Georgia Technical College and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

68
Schools
24,859
Graduates last year
$19,260
Median program tuition
$38,467
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Georgia

All 68 schools in Georgia

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Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 18 more
Average net price
$8,881
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 15 more
Average net price
$2,469
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 13 more
Average net price
$5,227
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 18 more
Average net price
$8,900
Completion rate
60%
Type
Public

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 15 more
Average net price
$3,457
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 13 more
Average net price
$8,202
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 18 more
Average net price
$2,240
Completion rate
56%
Type
Public

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 14 more
Average net price
$395
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 18 more
Average net price
$7,638
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

United Education Institute-Morrow

Morrow, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 1 more
Average net price
$28,991
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 15 more
Average net price
$1,166
Completion rate
59%
Type
Public

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CDL Truck Driving and Cosmetology and 12 more
Average net price
$7,929
Completion rate
64%
Type
Public

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 11 more
Average net price
$4,597
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 13 more
Average net price
$7,427
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 11 more
Average net price
$15,675
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 12 more
Average net price
$8,873
Completion rate
75%
Type
Public

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 17 more
Average net price
$2,966
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 14 more
Average net price
$12,185
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 15 more
Average net price
$5,806
Completion rate
34%
Type
Public

Elaine Sterling Institute

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$33,918
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 12 more
Average net price
$7,570
Completion rate
46%
Type
Public

Georgia Career Institute

Conyers, GA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,898
Completion rate
29%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Smyrna

Smyrna, GA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Welding
Average net price
$25,784
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Miller-Motte College-Augusta

Augusta, GA

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,559
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Miller-Motte College-Columbus

Columbus, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,362
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$14,031
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Shearz Institute

Lithia Springs, GA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,436
Completion rate
19%
Type
Private nonprofit

Gwinnett College-Lilburn

Lilburn, GA

Programs
Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$38,140
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$2,353
Completion rate
29%
Type
Public

Augusta School of Massage

Evans, GA

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$15,793
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus

Marietta, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$31,185
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Pro Way Hair School

Stone Mountain, GA

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$17,479
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs, GA

Programs
Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$32,737
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Beaver Beauty Academy

Decatur, GA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$12,719
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private for-profit

Helms College

Augusta, GA

Programs
HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,862
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private nonprofit

Albany State University

Albany, GA

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$14,511
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

MAK Beauty Institute

Cumming, GA

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$4,013
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$46,089
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private nonprofit

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$26,704
Completion rate
8%
Type
Private for-profit

Point University

West Point, GA

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$24,955
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private nonprofit

Albany Beauty Academy

Albany, GA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,794
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Georgia?

The median published tuition is $19,260 (range $752 to $30,746, 75 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training ($752), Miller-Motte College-Augusta ($4,500) and Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology ($6,800). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (1 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 478 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,467 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Georgia?

Yes. 26 public schools offer it, including Central Georgia Technical College, West Georgia Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Chattahoochee Technical College and Southern Crescent Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.