Athens Technical College is a public community college located in Athens, GA. It offers 146 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Athens Technical College is $3,172 for Georgia residents and $5,572 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Georgia public community colleges' average ($6,815).

The school has 3,865 students, which is higher than Georgia community collleges' average (2,235). In addition, 694 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of Georgia community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Athens Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Georgia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,172$5,572
Books & Supplies$900
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,996
Average Financial Aid$3,276
Cost of Attendance$22,068$24,468
After Financial Aid$18,792$21,192
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Athens Technical College$3,172$5,572
Public Community Colleges in Georgia$4,825$6,815
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Athens Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs10640NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED 9 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Business and Management (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Poultry ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Horticultural ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forest Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1 completers
 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator5 completers
 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist43 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3 completers
 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching17 completers
 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Hardware Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Consumer EconomicsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6 completers
 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social Work (other)3 completers
 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician22 completers
 21 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Interior Design9 completers
 11 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/Assistant8 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician2 completers
 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 completers
 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 44 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training22 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 completers
 17 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management1 completers
 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management and Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management8 completers
 11 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Digital MarketingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,865 students at Athens Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,366 male students and 2,577 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,9437533,190
Male Students1,3663051,061
Female Students2,5774482,129

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,865 total students, 1,690 students enrolled through distance learning (694 students enrolled exclusively and 996 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,865
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses694
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses996
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,175

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Athens Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address800 U.S. Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA
Phone706-355-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,172
Out-of-State$5,572
Student Population »3,865 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »33%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,276
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)