Lanier Technical College is a public community college located in Gainesville, GA. It offers 163 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 30 programs).

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lanier Technical College is $3,716 for Georgia residents and $6,716 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Georgia public community colleges' average ($6,815).

The school has 5,599 students, which is higher than Georgia community collleges' average (2,235). In addition, 1,990 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 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 Lanier 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$3,716$6,716
Books & Supplies$1,190
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,996
Average Financial Aid$3,660
Cost of Attendance$21,902$24,902
After Financial Aid$18,242$21,242
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lanier Technical College$3,716$6,716
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

Lanier 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 Programs2010NOT OFFERED
Total Programs11548NOT 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.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/Programmer3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist61 completers
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
1 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
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching15 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Adult Development and Aging NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting7 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management2 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrician20 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager3 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Design and Visual Communications3 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Interior Design4 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant42 completers
24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)16 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Histologic TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management23 completers
35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping24 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management and Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management NOT OFFERED
Construction Management NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,599 students at Lanier Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,992 male students and 3,076 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
Total5,0681,2383,830
Male Students1,9924911,501
Female Students3,0767472,329

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 5,599 total students, 3,287 students enrolled through distance learning (1,990 students enrolled exclusively and 1,297 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,599
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,990
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,297
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,312

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA
Phone770-533-7000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,716
Out-of-State$6,716
Student Population »5,599 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »37%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate59% (Full-time)
42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,660
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)