Best Trade Schools in Bainbridge, Georgia (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Bainbridge. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Georgia.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Bainbridge, Georgia

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#2

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 72.2 miles away BOC Score 50.7
Tuition $3,480 - $11,034
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47.4%
  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 3632
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $40,586 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 36.9 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 33.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 97
  • Annual completions: 3574
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $41,871 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 76.2 miles away BOC Score 49.1
Tuition $6,124 - $20,801
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 72.3%
  • Graduation rate: 42.0%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 180
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $56,067 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA 50.7 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 38.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 116
  • Annual completions: 2068
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,104 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA 82.2 miles away BOC Score 44.3
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  • 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr. Americus, GA 31709-4693
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 36.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 61
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,132 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Albany State University

Albany, GA 52.4 miles away BOC Score 43.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,096 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA 36.6 miles away BOC Score 39.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 159
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,556 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA 73.3 miles away BOC Score 38.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 32.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 4
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,386 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Andrew College

Cuthbert, GA 61.4 miles away BOC Score 27.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 30.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 1
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,329 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Georgia.
# School BOC Score (0–100) Tuition Median grad earnings (all majors) Graduation rate Online Distance
1 Not rated Contact school for pricing Not reported Not reported — 53 mi
2 50.7 $3,480 - $11,034 $40,586 47% Yes* 72 mi
3 50.2 Contact school for pricing $41,871 33% Yes* 37 mi
4 46.8 Contact school for pricing $37,104 38% Yes* 51 mi
5 27.9 Contact school for pricing $47,329 30% Yes* 61 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Georgia are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Georgia is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Bainbridge, Georgia (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Bainbridge, Georgia (2026) (College Scorecard) Andrew College $47329; Southern Regional Technical College $41871; Wiregrass Georgia Technical College $40586; Albany Technical College $37104.Andrew College $47,329Southern Regional Technical ... $41,871Wiregrass Georgia Technical ... $40,586Albany Technical College $37,104
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Bainbridge, Georgia (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Andrew College$47,329
Southern Regional Technical College$41,871
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College$40,586
Albany Technical College$37,104

Georgia Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber 4.5%
Carpenter 4.5%
Welder 2.2%
Flooring Installer 9.5%
Construction Worker 7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager 8.7%
Home Inspector -0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker 6.6%
Wind Turbine Technician 49.9%
Tower Technician 8.6%
Electrician 9.5%
HVAC Technician 8.1%
Solar Installer 42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) 4.0%
Gunsmith 2.0%
Diesel Technician 2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL) 4.0%
CNC Machinist 0.0%
Auto Mechanic 4.2%
Automotive Technician 4.2%
Heavy Equipment Operator 3.6%
Maintenance Technician 3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician 5.2%
Mental Health Technician 20.0%
Medical Assistant 12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2.3%
Patient Care Technician 2.3%
Home Health Aide 17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer 13.0%
EKG Technician 3.0%
Radiologic Technologist 4.3%
Surgical Technologist 4.5%
Optician 2.9%
Sterile Processing Technician 10.0%
Dental Assistant 6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician 5.6%
Pharmacy Technician 6.4%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist 7.1%
Medical Office Administrator 4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant 19.2%
Massage Therapist 15.4%
Personal Trainer 11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide 2.8%

Animal Care & Training

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Dog Trainer 5.1%
Veterinary Technician 9.1%
Veterinary Assistant 8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician 6.7%
Beauty Professional 5.6%
Cosmetologist 5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef 7.1%
Pastry Chef 7.1%

Business & Legal Support

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter -0.3%
Paralegal 0.2%
Bookkeeper -5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

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 Statistics May 2025
Employment Projections U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) 2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) U.S. Department of Education latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) U.S. Department of Education latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) latest release (updated 2025-10-25)