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North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, Georgia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523 · Phone: (706) 754-7700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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North Georgia Technical College is a public trade school in Clarkesville, Georgia offering cosmetology, CDL/truck driving, and welding programs, accredited by SACS and ACEN.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, North Georgia Technical College has a 39.2% completion rate versus a 49.7% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,823 and median earnings of $32,932 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for North Georgia Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and about 42.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $48,730 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $38,150 | $57,050 | $68,780 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,030 | $48,430 | $58,240 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $50,440 | $80,080 | $100,770 |
| Electricians | $37,180 | $58,320 | $76,490 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,990 | $56,390 | $66,180 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $33,580 | $49,060 | $65,530 |
| Medical assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $46,870 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $33,910 | $45,550 | $48,400 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $46,010 | $62,030 | $70,690 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,160 | $41,910 | $48,490 |
| Machinists | $37,060 | $52,610 | $64,180 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $43,300 | $66,230 | $90,350 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,300 | $37,680 | $42,980 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,260 | $51,550 | $64,840 |
| Phlebotomists | $34,600 | $45,840 | $50,250 |
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 | 89 | $12,351 | $17,231 | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 86 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 53 | $41,914 | $39,729 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $12,351 | $17,231 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 33 | $28,756 | $36,490 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 32 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | $24,500 | $24,267 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $41,914 | $39,729 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | $30,853 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $41,914 | $39,729 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $28,756 | $36,490 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | $23,372 | $18,315 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $24,500 | $24,267 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | $30,853 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $24,500 | $24,267 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $24,500 | $24,267 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $17,624 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $30,853 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 4 | $30,853 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $40,952 | $38,559 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 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
North Georgia Technical College is a public technical college located in Clarkesville, Georgia, in a fringe rural setting. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. Across 41 program offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in Cosmetology schools (126), CDL / truck driving schools (86), and Welding schools (58), alongside other trade fields like electrician, HVAC, and medical assisting programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.2%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Among the roughly 675 trade completers each year from an undergraduate enrollment of about 1,910, median debt for graduates is $7,823, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,932. About 42.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as cosmetology, CDL training, or welding rather than longer associate-degree pathways, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate against the relatively low typical debt load. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with SACS and ACEN, and can review updated outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North Georgia Technical College offers 41 programs across families including cosmetology, CDL/truck driving, welding, lineman, electrician, HVAC, auto mechanics, medical assisting, EMT, LPN, pharmacy tech, CNC machining, culinary, CNA, and medical billing/coding. The top programs by completions are Cosmetology schools (126), CDL/truck driving schools (86), and Welding schools (58).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the 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 39.2%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $7,823, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,932, 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 link for current figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public technical college, which typically means lower tuition and Title IV eligibility compared to some for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through SACS and ACEN, and review updated outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program offerings emphasize hands-on trade fields like cosmetology, CDL training, and welding, which may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach North Georgia Technical College at (706) 754-7700 or visit their website at https://northgatech.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; prospective students should check the College Scorecard for comparable institutions in the area.
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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.