Athens Technical College

  • 2 Year
  • Athens, GA
  • 1.0 3 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

4,459
Athens Technical College overview
Athens Technical College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Athens Technical College is a public technical college located in Athens, Georgia, approximately 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. The main campus occupies 100 acres in an urban setting adjacent to Athens' business district, with additional satellite campuses serving Greene, Elbert, and Walton counties. Established in 1958 as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School, the institution was renamed Athens Technical College in 1988 and now operates under the Technical College System of Georgia. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates in fields including healthcare, business technology, manufacturing, and computer information systems, with nursing and automotive technology among its most sought-after programs. Students primarily commute to campus, though the college maintains partnerships with local housing providers to assist with accommodation options.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$3,390

Out of State Resident Tuition

$5,958

Breakdown

In State Costs for Athens Technical College
  • Tuition $3,390
  • Books and Supplies $900
  • Other Fees $822
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $12,613
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,075
  • Total One Year Cost $23,800

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Athens Technical College are Health Professions, Mechanic and Repair Technologies, and Business. 41% of students major in Health Professions, 14% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies, and 12% in Business.

  • Health Professions 41%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 14%
  • Business 12%
  • Work and Family Studies 9%
  • Personal and Culinary Services 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=246813.

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Last updated: August 2026