2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Georgia to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Military College the most popular school in Georgia for teaching students working on their associate degree. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 138 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,673 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Military College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 58% 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 Southern Regional Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 43 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,402. Associate Degree recipients from Southwest Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $13,212 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Athens Technical College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Athens Technical College is located in Athens, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,099 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Athens Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Georgia State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Swainsboro, Georgia, and it awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend East Georgia State College full time pay an average of $3,136 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,488. Associate Degree recipients from East Georgia State College accumulate an average of $16,518 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
East Georgia State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 73% 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 Chattahoochee Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattahoochee Technical College is $3,202. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,602. On average, associate degree students take out $17,365 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Albany Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany Technical College full time pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,396. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,157 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Albany Technical College. 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.
With a ranking of #7, Atlanta Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 32 associate degrees 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,124 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Atlanta Area Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution located in Griffin, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Crescent Technical College is $3,126. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,750 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 28 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. On average, associate degree students take out $14,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,777 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CGTC, 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 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Oakwood, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lanier Technical College is $3,666. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,666. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lanier Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Georgia Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Clarkesville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,422. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,204 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Georgia Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Waco, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 25 students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,452. Associate Degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $19,107 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Waycross, Georgia, and it awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,906. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Pines Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
South Georgia Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 18 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Georgia Technical College is $3,692. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,692. Associate Degree recipients from South Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $9,969 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Savannah Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school handed out 18 associate degree awards 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. On average, associate degree students take out $11,165 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Savannah Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Ogeechee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. Associate Degree recipients from Ogeechee Technical College accumulate an average of $13,176 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Ogeechee Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Augusta Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Augusta Technical College full time pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,632. Associate Degree recipients from Augusta Technical College accumulate an average of $13,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Augusta Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Brenau University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Brenau is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gainesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Brenau does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,530. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,925 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Brenau does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school situated in Clarkston, Georgia. It awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,578. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $24,850 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Piedmont 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 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees if they attend GTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,636. Associate Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $20,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
GTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #22, Columbus Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbus Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,505 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Columbus Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $3,152. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,552. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,896 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at Wiregrass Georgia 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 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Sandersville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend OFTC full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. On average, associate degree students take out $14,345 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that OFTC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Technical College is $3,127. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,527. On average, associate degree students take out $13,111 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southeastern Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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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