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Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Georgia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 · Phone: (404) 225-4400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Atlanta Technical College is a public trade and career school in Atlanta, GA offering barber, HVAC, and cosmetology programs, accredited by SACS and other program-specific accreditors.
Atlanta Technical College's completion rate is 48.7%, near the state average of 49.7%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $30,350 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here, and about 58.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 111 | $14,797 | $16,580 | $7,927 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 80 | not reported | $28,236 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 78 | $30,118 | $25,774 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 66 | not reported | $22,667 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 64 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 62 | $14,797 | $16,580 | $7,927 |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 59 | $34,937 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 59 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 46 | not reported | $21,964 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 43 | $24,240 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | $37,971 | $36,131 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | $14,797 | $16,580 | $7,927 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $37,971 | $36,131 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | $30,118 | $25,774 | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | $24,240 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | $21,964 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $38,252 | $21,052 | $16,223 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | $22,667 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | $22,137 | $31,133 | $7,711 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $24,240 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $30,228 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $14,797 | $16,580 | $7,927 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $39,026 | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $40,129 | $36,848 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $24,861 | $20,824 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $37,971 | $36,131 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | $21,964 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | $21,964 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $40,129 | $36,848 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $14,797 | $16,580 | $7,927 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $24,861 | $20,824 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $28,236 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 4 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $38,252 | $21,052 | $16,223 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $37,971 | $36,131 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $27,653 | $30,409 | $7,684 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Atlanta Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for training. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across 48 program offerings, the most-awarded trade programs are barber schools (121 completions), HVAC schools (102), and cosmetology schools (100), alongside programs in welding, electrician training, medical assisting, and more.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 48.7%, which is near the state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,350. About 58.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a broad mix of short career-certificate programs and longer associate-level trade tracks, this campus may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths and formats should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Atlanta Technical College offers 48 programs across fields including barber schools, HVAC, cosmetology, welding, electrician training, medical assisting, and dental hygiene. The top programs by completions are barber schools (121), HVAC schools (102), and cosmetology schools (100).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.7%, which is near the state average of 49.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,350, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (404) 225-4400 or visit https://atlantatech.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Atlanta Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents and public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for your intended field.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138840, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a broad mix of short trade certificate programs and longer associate-level tracks, but specific fit for adult career changers depends on program format and schedule, which should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Atlanta Technical College at (404) 225-4400 or visit https://atlantatech.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.