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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, Georgia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507 · Phone: (770) 533-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lanier Technical College is a public trade school in Gainesville, Georgia, offering auto mechanic, CNA, and cosmetology programs, accredited by SACS and the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lanier Technical College has a 34.0% completion rate, below the Georgia average of 49.7%, with median earnings of $37,623 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lanier Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 29.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 159 | $38,839 | $35,416 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 83 | $15,063 | $15,922 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 73 | $32,657 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 61 | $15,063 | $15,922 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 59 | $42,966 | $41,025 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 54 | $15,063 | $15,922 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 42 | $27,825 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 34 | $32,657 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 24 | $30,063 | $29,141 | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $44,053 | $42,235 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $42,966 | $41,025 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $30,063 | $29,141 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | $41,937 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 13 | $29,445 | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | $41,937 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $27,788 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $32,657 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $44,053 | $42,235 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $52,787 | $52,107 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $38,839 | $35,416 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $27,825 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $32,657 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $31,626 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $42,966 | $41,025 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $44,053 | $42,235 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | 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.
About this school
Lanier Technical College is a public trade and career school in Gainesville, Georgia. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for programs. The college holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council on Occupational Education, along with several field-specific accreditors for nursing, dental, physical therapy, and radiologic technology programs. Among its 53 program offerings, the largest by completions are auto mechanic schools, CNA classes, and cosmetology schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 34.0%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $37,623. About 29.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with 4,613 undergraduates and 1,114 trade program completers, offers a wide range of short-term certificate and diploma programs alongside longer associate-degree tracks in fields like dental hygiene and radiologic technology. The breadth of program lengths may suit both adult career-changers seeking a fast credential and students pursuing a more extended clinical or technical degree. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lanier Technical College offers 53 programs across fields including auto mechanic, CNA, cosmetology, welding, HVAC, and more. The top programs by completions are auto mechanic schools, CNA classes, and cosmetology schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council on Occupational Education, along with field-specific accreditors including bodies for nursing, dental, physical therapy, and radiologic technology programs.
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 may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 34.0%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $37,623 per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (770) 533-7000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lanier Technical College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to private for-profit schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided. The mix of certificate, diploma, and associate-degree programs suggests a range from short-term to multi-year tracks; contact the school to confirm exact timelines.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?140243, or by contacting the college directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short-term certificate programs and longer associate-degree tracks, which may suit adults seeking either a quick credential or a more in-depth technical education; specific scheduling or adult-learner support is not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lanier Technical College at (770) 533-7000 or visit https://www.laniertech.edu/ for application information.
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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.