Georgia Piedmont Technical College

2 Year
Clarkston, GA
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,282

Location Clarkston, Georgia
Website gptc.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is located in Clarkston, Georgia, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, with additional campuses in DeKalb, Newton, and Rockdale counties. The main campus features modern classroom buildings and technical training facilities spread across a suburban setting. Originally established in 1961 as DeKalb Technical Institute, the college now operates as part of the Technical College System of Georgia, offering associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates in career-focused programs. GPTC's primary academic strengths include automotive technology, nursing, business technology, and computer information systems, with many programs designed to meet local workforce demands. The college maintains an open enrollment policy and primarily serves commuter students from the eastern Atlanta metropolitan area.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$3,386

Out of State Resident Tuition

$5,954

Breakdown

Tuition $3,386
Books and Supplies $1,470
Other Fees $818
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $18,909
Budget for Other Expenses $6,156
Total One Year Cost $30,739

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$28,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are Mechanic and Repair Technologies, Business, and Health Professions. 30% of students major in Mechanic and Repair Technologies, 19% in Business, and 18% in Health Professions.