Athens Technical College
Athens Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Athens, GA. Athens Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Athens Technical College is $3,390 for Georgia residents and $5,958 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 6.93% from last year at Athens Technical.
- Total 4,459 students have enrolled in Athens Technical and, of that, 1,019 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Athens Technical offers 149 programs and 2 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Athens Technical is 51% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Athens Technical College is $3,390 for Georgia residents and $5,958 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 6.93% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Georgia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,062 | $5,462 |
| 2022 | $3,062 | $5,462 |
| 2023 | $3,062 | $5,462 |
| 2024 | $3,172 | $5,572 |
| 2025 | $3,390 | $5,958 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Athens Technical College offers 146 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 2 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Athens Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 40 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 28 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 146 | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 43 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 22 |
| Electrician | 22 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 19 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 164 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 44 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 15 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 12 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 6 |
Student Population
Total 4,459 students have enrolled to Athens Technical College. By gender, there are 1,601 male and 2,858 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.56 to 1.
Athens Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,019 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Asian | 103 | 37 | 66 |
| Black or African American | 826 | 261 | 565 |
| Hispanic | 770 | 270 | 500 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 2,527 | 957 | 1,570 |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 55 | 116 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Total | 4,459 | 1,601 | 2,858 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Athens Technical College is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 7%. The average financial aid amount is $3,341 and 77% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,341 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 112 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 261 |