Colleges / GA / Gainesville

Lanier Technical College

Public Gainesville, GA · Urban · Southeast · 73% data reported · Agent Insights

35%

Graduation Rate

$37,623

Earnings (10yr)

$7,799

Net Price

4,613

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Overview

Lanier Technical College serves 4,613 students, focusing on practical skills in high-demand fields like Health Professions and Mechanic & Repair Tech. The net price for attending is $7,799, making it an accessible choice for many students.

Data from Opportunity Insights highlights that graduates from Lanier Technical College earn a median salary of $37,623 ten years after starting their program. While the graduation rate stands at 35%, this college helps students who may come from lower-income backgrounds, with 29% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Students thrive here by engaging in hands-on learning and tailored programs that lead directly to employment. The emphasis on practical fields means graduates often step into jobs that are in demand. This makes Lanier Technical College a solid option for students aiming for a swift transition into the workforce.

Rankings

#37 Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia

How Lanier Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

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

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,980

In-State Tuition

$7,190

Out-of-State

$7,799

Avg Net Price

29%

Pell Grant Rate

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,307

Family Income $0–$30K

$6,870

Family Income $30K–$48K

$9,371

Family Income $48K–$75K

$14,862

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,471

6 Years After Entry

$37,234

8 Years

$37,623

10 Years

46%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

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

94.20%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

676.1%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

1393.3%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$63,800

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.85

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

0.06

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

3.7%

Volunteering Rate

0.91

Support Ratio

Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 58%

Full-Time Faculty 100%

Faculty Salary (mo) $5,880

Diversity Index 0.61

First-Gen Students 52%

Top Programs

Health Professions 21%

Mechanic & Repair Tech 20%

Business & Marketing 13%

Culinary & Personal Services 11%

Precision Production 8%

Computer Science & IT 4%

Criminal Justice 3%

Construction Trades 3%

Related Rankings

By State (Affordable)Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia

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Quick Facts

Setting Urban

Region Southeast

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female

67%

White

54%

Hispanic

30%

Black

Asian

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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