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Athens Technical College

Certificate-granting public serving about 3,318 students in a city setting.

Public Certificate
Students
3,318
Undergraduate enrollment
Avg Net Price
$6,949
After grants & aid
Median Salary
$35,951
10 years after entry
Graduation Rate
50.6%
Completion within 150% time

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price rarely equals what families pay. The average student at Athens Technical College pays about $6,949 per year after grants and scholarships are applied.

In-state tuition & fees$3,390
Out-of-state tuition & fees$5,958
Total cost of attendance$15,783
Average net price$6,949
Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Students taking federal loans0%
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Outcomes & Return on Investment

Ten years after first enrolling, the median former student earns $35,951. Six years after entry the median is $31,758. Measured crudely, four years of average net price equals about 0.8 years of that median salary.

Graduation Rate
50.6%
Within 150% of normal time
Retention Rate
73.0%
First-year students who return
Earnings · 6 yr
$31,758
Median, 6 years after entry
Earnings · 10 yr
$35,951
Median, 10 years after entry

Earnings figures cover students who received federal financial aid and are measured from the year they entered, not the year they graduated. They reflect all former students, including those who did not complete a degree.

Most Popular Majors

Share of degrees and certificates awarded by field at Athens Technical College.

Liberal Arts & Humanities26.7%
Mechanic & Repair Technology13.6%
Culinary & Personal Services8.3%
Precision Production7.8%
Health Professions7.5%
Science Technologies7.5%
Construction Trades5.2%
Transportation4.0%

Explore these fields statewide: Liberal Arts & Humanities · Mechanic & Repair Technology · Culinary & Personal Services · Precision Production · Health Professions

Student Body

Athens Technical College enrolls about 3,318 students in a city setting, with 77% attending part-time.

Women64.9%
Men35.1%
White56.9%
Black or African American18.3%
Hispanic or Latino17.1%
Asian2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Athens Technical College cost?

At Athens Technical College, published in-state tuition is $3,390 per year, out-of-state tuition is $5,958, the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,949. Net price is usually the more useful number because it reflects what families actually pay after aid.

What do Athens Technical College graduates earn?

Former Athens Technical College students earn a median of $35,951 ten years after entering the school, according to U.S. Department of Education data. Earnings vary widely by major and career path.

What is the graduation rate at Athens Technical College?

Athens Technical College reports a 50.6% completion rate. This measures students who finished within 150% of the normal program length.

How we source this

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the federal dataset institutions are required to report into. We do not estimate, model, or fill gaps — when a school does not report a value, we leave it blank. Read our full methodology →

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