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College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia · Public college · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programsCulinary & pastry schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Georgia avg 50%
$15,039median debt of graduates
$35,382median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,318median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: One College Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520 · Phone: (912) 279-5700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

College of Coastal Georgia is a public trade and career school in Brunswick, GA offering radiology & sonography and culinary & pastry programs, accredited by SACS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of College of Coastal Georgia carry median debt of $15,039 and earn $39,318 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for College of Coastal Georgia; federal financial aid is accepted, and about 40.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$49,730$74,550$85,300
Chefs and head cooks$43,300$66,230$90,350

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 10 not reported $38,289 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported

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.

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About this school

College of Coastal Georgia is a public college in Brunswick, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus is best known in trade and career training for its radiology & sonography programs and its culinary & pastry programs, together covering two program families with 16 recent completers.

Federal Scorecard data shows the statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 49.7%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,039, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,318. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 40.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students.

With about 2,979 undergraduates in a small-city setting, this campus offers a mix of allied-health and culinary training alongside broader academic programs. Program lengths are not detailed here, so applicants weighing a short certificate versus an associate degree route, or considering a career change, should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

College of Coastal Georgia offers radiology & sonography programs and culinary & pastry programs, spanning two program families with 16 recent completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data, though the state average for comparable programs is 49.7%. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $15,039, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,318, per federal Scorecard 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 (912) 279-5700 or via its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public college, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though actual costs are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for the radiology & sonography or culinary programs.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review detailed outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?139250.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not detailed in this data, so it's best to ask the school directly about options for working adults.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school to learn what credentials follow its radiology or culinary programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach College of Coastal Georgia at (912) 279-5700 or visit https://www.ccga.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes 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.

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