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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia

14 Schools Ranked
$4,837 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

The Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
43 Total Awards
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Georgia State University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Georgia. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 43 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,517. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Georgia State University Report

33 Total Awards
$3,126 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Located in Griffin, Georgia, the small public school handed out 33 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southern Crescent Technical College Report

#3

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
14 Total Awards
$9,022 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Augusta University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 14 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Augusta University is $9,022. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,400. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Augusta University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
13 Total Awards
$3,164 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Atlanta Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Atlanta Area Tech is a small public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 13 basic certificates 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,564. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Atlanta Area Tech. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Atlanta Technical College Report

#5

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
7 Total Awards
$3,236 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Gwinnett Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Georgia. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees if they attend GTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,636. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Gwinnett Technical College Report

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
6 Total Awards
$12,068 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. This large public school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,068 in tuition and fees if they attend UGA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,108. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UGA. In fact, around 15% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
6 Total Awards
$6,241 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbus State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Columbus, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,241 in tuition and fees if they attend CSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,295. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at CSU, 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 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
6 Total Awards
$3,202 Average Tuition & Fees

Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Chattahoochee Technical College is located in Marietta, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Georgia who attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,602. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
5 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Columbus Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 5 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
4 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Georgia Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. CGTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Warner Robins, Georgia. It awarded 4 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CGTC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, Georgia
3 Total Awards
$3,072 Average Tuition & Fees

Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Georgia who attend OFTC full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OFTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Oconee Fall Line Technical College Report

#12

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
2 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Savannah Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Savannah Tech is $3,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Savannah Tech 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. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Savannah Technical College Report

#12

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
2 Total Awards
$3,002 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Regional Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. This small public school is located in Thomasville, Georgia, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Georgia Technical College is $3,002. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,402. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Southwest 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. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, Georgia
$3,178 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,578.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Georgia Piedmont Technical College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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