Best Trade Schools in Georgia (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Georgia’s manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and construction sectors continue to drive demand for skilled workers. Whether you’re in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, or a rural county, trade schools across Georgia are preparing students for hands-on, high-paying careers.

From welding to truck driving to HVAC and medical assisting, Georgia’s accredited trade schools offer fast, affordable training with strong job outcomes; results vary by location and job market.

Best Trade Schools In Georgia

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools, ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#2

Keune Academy by 124

Lawrenceville, GA In-state option BOC Score 61.5
Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact
  • 755 Lawrenceville-Suwannee Rd Bldg 1300 Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  • (678) 990-0762
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 84.8%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 64
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $34,993 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA In-state option BOC Score 55.0
Tuition $3,524 in-state / $6,092 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31.7%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 2274
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,469 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Miami Ad School-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA In-state option BOC Score 54.7
Tuition $19,400
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 30
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $90,763 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA In-state option BOC Score 54.3
Tuition $3,390 in-state / $5,958 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 50.6%
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1172
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,299 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA In-state option BOC Score 54.3
Tuition $3,516 in-state / $6,084 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 58.3%
  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 2154
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,009 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, GA In-state option BOC Score 54.3
Tuition $3,992 in-state / $7,202 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 61.2%
  • Programs offered: 57
  • Annual completions: 1304
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $40,852 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA In-state option BOC Score 53.7
Tuition $3,120 in-state / $10,080 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20.7%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 69
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,888 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA In-state option BOC Score 53.6
Tuition $3,300 in-state / $5,868 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43.4%
  • Programs offered: 70
  • Annual completions: 2531
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,490 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA In-state option BOC Score 53.5
Tuition $3,268 in-state / $5,836 out-of-state
Contact
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 48.3%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1105
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $42,956 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best trade school in Georgia?

Georgia Piedmont Tech and Atlanta Technical College are top choices for HVAC, welding, and medical programs. Lincoln Tech is a great private option for automotive and electrical training.

Are Georgia technical colleges considered trade schools?

Yes. Schools in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are accredited and offer job-ready training in skilled trades, healthcare, and transportation.

What trades are in demand in Georgia in 2025?

According to the Georgia Department of Labor and BLS:

  • HVAC Technicians
  • Electricians
  • Welders
  • Truck Drivers (CDL)
  • Medical Assistants
  • Plumbers
  • Construction Equipment Operators

Georgia’s trade schools make it easy to get career-ready without the debt of a 4-year degree. Choose a program, apply for HOPE, and start earning sooner.

Trade Schools by City in Georgia

Compare accredited trade schools in 97 Georgia cities. Each city page lists the closest local schools with tuition, median graduate earnings, and the trades hiring nearby.

Outcome figures such as graduation, completion, and job placement rates are reported by schools and by federal data sources, reflect prior student cohorts, and are not a prediction or promise of future results. Individual outcomes may vary.

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)