C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

51/100 · earnings-weighted

South Georgia Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Americus, Georgia 31709

🌐 www.southgatech.edu/

South Georgia Technical College — tuition $3,000 in-state, $6,000 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

61/100

Affordability

88/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

C+

64/100

Prestige

26/100

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

1,725

Total Enrollment

59%

Graduation Rate

65%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$2,851

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near South Georgia Technical College ▼

34% 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

$149,267

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,008

1-Year Change

+11.3%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$30,364

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$28,744

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

61.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

51%

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 South Georgia 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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$28,841	$53,382	+3%	#114 of 319	#110	—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	$51,498	—	—	—	—	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections	—	$48,305	-16%	#124 of 176	#128	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$43,266	$44,833	-20%	#653 of 757	#653	—
Ground Transportation	$42,551	—	—	—	—	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	$27,252	-20%	#617 of 637	#610	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$20,501	—	—	—	—	—

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 South Georgia Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $149,267
Avg rent near campus: $1,008/mo — vs ~$367/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31743 (10.5% cap, De Soto)

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🏆 Where South Georgia Technical College Ranks

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

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

of 23 schools

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

of 15 schools

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

of 16 schools

#10

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

#10

#12

#16

Network and System Administration/Administrator

of 45 schools

#17

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

of 81 schools

#21

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

of 62 schools

#24

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,000	$6,000
Room	$3,300
Board	$2,700
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$13,492	$16,492

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

65%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$2,851

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$387
$30,001 - $48,000	$972
$48,001 - $75,000	$4,146
$75,001 - $110,000	$4,383

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 189 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 130 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 113 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 91 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 57 grads/yr Lineworker 54 grads/yr Electrician 48 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 44 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 41 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 33 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 32 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 31 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 31 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 27 grads/yr Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant 25 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 24 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from South Georgia Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Student Demographics

1,725

Total Students

52%

Women

54%

Traditional Age (18-24)

34%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%

Hispanic 6%

Black 50%

Asian 1%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 47%

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%

With Family 19%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~590 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%

Hybrid (Some Online) 24%

Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%

25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South Georgia 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 South Georgia Technical College?

Tuition at South Georgia Technical College is $3,000 for in-state students and $6,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,851.

What is the graduation rate at South Georgia Technical College?

The graduation rate at South Georgia Technical College is 59%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is South Georgia Technical College a good school?

South Georgia Technical College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (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 (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend South Georgia Technical College?

South Georgia Technical College has a total enrollment of 1,725 students.

Is there rental demand near South Georgia Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 34% of students at South Georgia Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 590 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Americus area.

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