C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

48/100 · earnings-weighted

Coastal Pines Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Waycross, Georgia 31503

🌐 www.coastalpines.edu/

Coastal Pines Technical College — tuition $2,400 in-state, $4,800 out-of-state

Outcomes

54/100

Affordability

87/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

44/100

Prestige

27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,137

Total Enrollment

46%

Graduation Rate

62%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$2,168

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Coastal Pines Technical College ▼

50% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$158,870

Avg Monthly Rent

$950

1-Year Change

-5.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Coastal Pines Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,214

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,888

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

48.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

28.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Coastal Pines Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Precision Metal Working	$43,040	$68,443	+41%	#7 of 365	#6	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$40,728	$48,430	-14%	#596 of 757	#585	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$26,936	$33,821	-1%	#353 of 637	#333	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	—	$25,111	-5%	#608 of 1025	#572	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Coastal Pines Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $158,870
Avg rent near campus: $950/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31501 (5.5% cap, Waycross)

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🏆 Where Coastal Pines Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Forest Technology/Technician

of 3 schools

🥉

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

of 24 schools

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

of 100 schools

#11

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

of 31 schools

#13

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

#23

#26

#28

Welding Technology/Welder

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,400	$4,800

Financial Aid

95%

Receive Any Aid

55%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$2,168

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 206 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 143 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 112 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 80 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 48 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 48 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 42 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 37 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 36 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 36 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 33 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 31 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 31 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 28 grads/yr Lineworker 28 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 27 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 19 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Coastal Pines Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Student Demographics

4,137

Total Students

63%

Women

31%

Traditional Age (18-24)

50%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Hispanic 10%

Black 20%

Asian 1%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 50%

With Family 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,069 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%

Hybrid (Some Online) 15%

Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 31%

25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Pines Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Coastal Pines Technical College?

Tuition at Coastal Pines Technical College is $2,400 for in-state students and $4,800 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,168.

What is the graduation rate at Coastal Pines Technical College?

The graduation rate at Coastal Pines Technical College is 46%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Coastal Pines Technical College a good school?

Coastal Pines Technical College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Coastal Pines Technical College?

Coastal Pines Technical College has a total enrollment of 4,137 students.

Is there rental demand near Coastal Pines Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Coastal Pines Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,069 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Waycross area.

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