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Chattahoochee Technical College

Public Marietta, GA · Suburban · Southeast · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
39%
Graduation Rate
$37,138
Earnings (10yr)
$3,407
Net Price
8,727
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Overview

Chattahoochee Technical College serves 8,727 students in Marietta, Georgia, making it a significant player in the local education landscape. The net price for attending is just $3,407, making it an affordable option for students looking to advance their education without incurring massive debt.

Data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights shows that community colleges like Chattahoochee Technical College can play a vital role in economic mobility. While specific mobility rates are not available, the college's focus on practical programs such as Computer Science & IT and Health Professions suggests that graduates have opportunities to enter growing job markets.

Graduates earn a median of $37,138 after ten years, reflecting solid earning potential for those who complete their programs. The graduation rate of 39% indicates that students who thrive here are likely to be those committed to completing their studies, particularly in fields with high demand. With a Pell Grant rate of 34%, the college supports many low-income students, making it a viable option for those seeking a pathway to stable employment.

Rankings

How Chattahoochee Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation39%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$3KRetention68%Pell Grant Rate34%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$3K$0-30K$3K$30-48K$6K$48-75K$10K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1204.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1097.5%MOBILITY132.17%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,540
In-State Tuition
$6,108
Out-of-State
$3,407
Avg Net Price
34%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$2,561
Family Income $0–$30K
$2,622
Family Income $30K–$48K
$5,697
Family Income $48K–$75K
$10,158
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,998
6 Years After Entry
$34,658
8 Years
$37,138
10 Years
45%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,998 6yr $34,658 8yr $37,138 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

132.17%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1097.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1204.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$70,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.09
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.8%
Volunteering Rate
0.92
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 68%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,512
Diversity Index 0.71
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 25%
English & Literature 11%
Computer Science & IT 10%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 10%
Health Professions 10%
Business & Marketing 8%
Precision Production 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
63%
White
38%
Hispanic
21%
Black
31%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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