C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Clarkston, Georgia 30021
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
F
33/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

2,977
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,845
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Georgia Piedmont Technical College ▼

43% 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
$248,864
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,398
1-Year Change
-0.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$34,619
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,264
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,666
Median debt at graduation
44.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st 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 Georgia Piedmont 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Ground Transportation—$65,657+26%#8 of 103#5—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$49,346$58,854+22%#35 of 226#29—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$48,045$45,363-19%#645 of 757#648—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$30,515$40,356-22%#269 of 319#269—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$28,320$38,048+11%#161 of 637#124$9,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services—$19,014-28%#932 of 1025#920—

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 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $248,864
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,398/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30032 (5.3% cap, Decatur)

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🏆 Where Georgia Piedmont Technical College Ranks

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

#18
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools
#19
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
of 21 schools
#24
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
75%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,845
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,566
$30,001 - $48,000$6,621
$48,001 - $75,000$9,855
$75,001 - $110,000$14,732

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 135 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 121 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 116 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 69 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 67 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 59 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 56 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 48 grads/yr Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 48 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 43 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 36 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 26 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 24 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 23 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 23 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 22 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Georgia Piedmont 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
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
Childcare workers
$32k/yr 991,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,977
Total Students
62%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
43%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 9%
Hispanic 9%
Black 73%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 43%
With Family 57%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,283 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 32%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Piedmont 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 Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
Tuition at Georgia Piedmont 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 $7,845.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
The graduation rate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College a good school?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (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 (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,977 students.
Is there rental demand near Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 43% of students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,283 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Clarkston area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology