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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 · Phone: 77096275800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Gwinnett Technical College is a public trade school in Lawrenceville, GA offering auto mechanics, construction trades, and welding programs, accredited by SACS.
Gwinnett Technical College has a 31.7% completion rate, below the Georgia state average of 49.7%; median graduate debt is $13,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,025, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Gwinnett Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 41.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $33,580 | $49,060 | $65,530 |
| Construction laborers | $27,880 | $38,990 | $46,950 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,030 | $48,430 | $58,240 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,990 | $56,390 | $66,180 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $33,910 | $45,550 | $48,400 |
| Medical assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $46,870 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $43,300 | $66,230 | $90,350 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $49,730 | $74,550 | $85,300 |
| Dental assistants | $36,410 | $46,840 | $48,960 |
| Surgical technologists | $40,390 | $64,010 | $78,410 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $45,890 | $61,370 | $75,340 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,300 | $37,680 | $42,980 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,260 | $51,550 | $64,840 |
| Barbers | $27,950 | $30,750 | $60,150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 161 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 78 | $36,956 | $34,704 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 48 | not reported | $37,568 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 40 | not reported | $21,508 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | $33,125 | $40,454 | $7,255 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 37 | $28,034 | $35,926 | $8,625 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 35 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 23 | $47,830 | $49,165 | $12,697 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | $26,613 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $33,125 | $40,454 | $7,255 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $47,830 | $49,165 | $12,697 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $47,830 | $49,165 | $12,697 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $26,613 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | $37,568 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $20,635 | $18,771 | $13,699 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $33,125 | $40,454 | $7,255 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $38,481 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | $21,508 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 13 | $33,674 | $42,556 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $24,421 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $47,830 | $49,165 | $12,697 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $33,125 | $40,454 | $7,255 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $20,635 | $18,771 | $13,699 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $36,956 | $34,704 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $29,685 | 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.
About this school
Gwinnett Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across 37 program offerings, the largest completer counts are in auto mechanic schools (253), construction trades programs (102), and welding schools (81), alongside programs in HVAC, EMT training, medical assisting, culinary arts, radiology tech, dental assisting, surgical tech, diesel mechanics, CNA classes, cosmetology, medical billing/coding, and barbering.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 31.7%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,025. About 41.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 8,728 undergraduates and 879 trade program completers, this large-suburb campus offers a broad mix of shorter career-training programs and longer allied-health and technical tracks, which may suit both recent graduates and adult career-changers depending on the specific program length, though exact program durations are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Gwinnett Technical College offers 37 programs across families including auto mechanics, construction trades, welding, HVAC, EMT training, medical assisting, culinary arts, radiology tech, dental assisting, surgical tech, diesel mechanics, CNA classes, cosmetology, medical billing/coding, and barbering. The largest programs by completers are auto mechanic schools (253), construction trades (102), and welding (81).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, 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 student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant aid can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 31.7%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,025, 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 directly or check the College Scorecard for updated figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-supported programs, though specific tuition rates are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 770-962-7580 or via its website for program-specific schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?140012.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and longer allied-health tracks, which may suit adult career-changers, but specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here, so contacting the school is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Gwinnett Technical College at 770-962-7580 or through its website, https://www.gwinnetttech.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to compare institutions directly.
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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.