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North Georgia Technical College

Public Clarkesville, GA · Rural · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
38%
Graduation Rate
$32,932
Earnings (10yr)
$4,005
Net Price
1,910
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Overview

North Georgia Technical College serves 1,910 students, offering a net price of just $4,005. This makes it an affordable option for those seeking vocational training and career readiness. Students can expect a focused environment geared toward specific fields, such as Business, Culinary, Health Professions, and Construction Trades.

While the graduation rate stands at 38%, the Chetty/Opportunity Insights data highlights the potential for upward mobility for those who complete their programs. Graduates earn a median salary of $32,932 ten years after enrollment. This suggests that, despite the challenges in completing their programs, those who do are positioned for better economic outcomes.

Prospective students should consider the manageable financial aspects of attending North Georgia Technical College. With a median debt of $7,823, graduates leave with relatively low financial burdens. The college is ideal for individuals keen on practical, hands-on training who are ready to jump into the workforce in a variety of in-demand sectors.

Rankings

How North Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation38%Earnings 10yr$33KNet Price$4KRetention58%Median Debt$8KPell Grant Rate43%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$3K$30-48K$6K$48-75K

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%2945.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%833.3%MOBILITY245.40%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,330
In-State Tuition
$5,898
Out-of-State
$4,005
Avg Net Price
$7,823
Median Debt
43%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,525
Family Income $0–$30K
$2,893
Family Income $30K–$48K
$5,769
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$32,856
6 Years After Entry
$32,066
8 Years
$32,932
10 Years
0.24x
Debt-to-Earnings
36%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,856 6yr $32,066 8yr $32,932 10yr

Social Mobility

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

245.40%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
833.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2945.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$42,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.67
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 58%
Full-Time Faculty 37%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,119
Diversity Index 0.38
First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 15%
Culinary & Personal Services 14%
Health Professions 13%
Construction Trades 10%
Precision Production 9%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 9%
Transportation 8%
Humanities 5%

Quick Facts

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

Student Body

Female
61%
White
78%
Hispanic
11%
Black
6%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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