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Savannah Technical College
Savannah, Georgia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31405 · Phone: (912) 443-5700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Savannah Technical College is a public trade school in Savannah, Georgia offering welding, CDL/truck driving, and aviation maintenance programs, accredited by SACS.
Savannah Technical College's completion rate is 42.5%, below the Georgia state average of 49.7%; median graduate debt is $3,258 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,018, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Savannah Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 51.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 180 | $29,404 | $27,048 | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 164 | $30,472 | $27,822 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 122 | $38,690 | $33,077 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 92 | $14,227 | $11,058 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 82 | $20,132 | $24,512 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 74 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 70 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 58 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 43 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 36 | $14,227 | $11,058 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 29 | not reported | $22,329 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $47,389 | $46,673 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $30,717 | $28,236 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $14,227 | $11,058 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $29,404 | $27,048 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $29,260 | $34,526 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $14,227 | $11,058 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $20,132 | $24,512 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | $23,113 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 10 | $48,134 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 10 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $23,113 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $38,690 | $33,077 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $30,717 | $28,236 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $28,035 | $24,615 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $29,404 | $27,048 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $29,404 | $27,048 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $30,717 | $28,236 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | $37,903 | $25,967 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $29,404 | $27,048 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $14,227 | $11,058 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | $48,134 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $37,903 | $25,967 | 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
Savannah Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Savannah, Georgia. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its dental programs additionally accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. Across 49 program offerings, its top trade programs by enrollment are welding schools (194 students), CDL/truck driving training (164 students), and aviation maintenance (A&P) schools (145 students).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 42.5%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%. Median debt among graduates is $3,258, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,018. About 51.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 3,366 undergraduates and 1,284 trade completers in a midsize-city setting, this campus offers a range of shorter career-training programs alongside longer allied-health tracks like dental hygiene and surgical technology. It may suit adults changing careers who want vocational training close to home, though specific program lengths are not detailed here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Savannah Technical College offers 49 programs across families including welding, CDL/truck driving, aviation maintenance, cosmetology, HVAC, dental hygiene, and more. Its top programs by enrollment are welding schools, CDL/truck driving training, and aviation maintenance (A&P) schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its dental programs also hold accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 51.9% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 42.5%, which is below the Georgia state average of 49.7%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $3,258, per federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,018, according to the 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 (912) 443-5700 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Savannah Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and continued eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
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 durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this school's federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?140942. Accreditation status can also be confirmed through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of trade programs, from shorter career-training tracks to longer allied-health programs, in a midsize-city setting, which may suit career changers, but exact program lengths and schedules are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for guidance specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Savannah Technical College at (912) 443-5700 or through its website, https://www.savannahtech.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link 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.