C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Southern Regional Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Thomasville, Georgia 31792
Southern Regional Technical College campus, Thomasville, GA
Southern Regional Technical College campus, Thomasville, GA. Photo: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
A+
93/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

5,072
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$1,816
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southern Regional Technical College ▼

54% 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
$207,696
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,641
1-Year Change
+6.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$31,293
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,304
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
30.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
43.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 49th 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 Southern Regional 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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$44,418$50,698-12%#210 of 290#205—
Ground Transportation$34,746$46,456-11%#77 of 103#75—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$39,020-30%#711 of 757#713—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$15,168$16,836-36%#989 of 1025#983—

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 Southern Regional Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $207,696
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,641/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31792 (6.2% cap, Thomasville)

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🏆 Where Southern Regional Technical College Ranks

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

🥉
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
of 3 schools
#5
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
of 100 schools
#5
Social Work, Other
of 6 schools
#8
Carpentry/Carpenter
of 52 schools
#11
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
of 100 schools
#16
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
#27
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
of 100 schools
#27
Child Care Provider/Assistant
of 100 schools
#30
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
78%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$1,816
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$366
$30,001 - $48,000$757
$48,001 - $75,000$3,785
$75,001 - $110,000$8,501

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 283 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 205 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 187 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 185 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 139 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 97 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 89 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 73 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 73 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 70 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 64 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 58 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 56 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 55 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 51 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Electrician 35 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 34 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 32 grads/yr Social Work, Other 30 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southern Regional 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
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Student Demographics

5,072
Total Students
65%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
54%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 12%
Black 36%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 54%
With Family 46%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,729 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Regional 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 Southern Regional Technical College?
Tuition at Southern Regional 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 $1,816.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Regional Technical College?
The graduation rate at Southern Regional Technical College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Southern Regional Technical College a good school?
Southern Regional Technical College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Southern Regional Technical College?
Southern Regional Technical College has a total enrollment of 5,072 students.
Is there rental demand near Southern Regional Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 54% of students at Southern Regional Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,729 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Thomasville area.

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