Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5702
About Gwinnett Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College is a public community college in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving roughly 8,728 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,696 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,524. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (39.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Gwinnett Technical College charges 36% below the national public median tuition ($3,524).
- Versus the Georgia median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Georgia median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 31.66%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,025.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Gwinnett Technical College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1581% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Gwinnett Technical College awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 73 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Technical College | $3,524 | $6,696 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Georgia (state median) | $8,492 | $9,196 | 117 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Gwinnett Technical College really?
Key findings
- Gwinnett Technical College charges 36% below the national public median tuition ($3,524).
- Versus the Georgia median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Georgia median net price.
Gwinnett Technical College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,524
Finding Gwinnett Technical College charges 36% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,524. That is 36% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Georgia median ($8,492), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Gwinnett Technical College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Gwinnett Technical College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Gwinnett Technical College is $6,696.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,696 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,500 below the Georgia median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $12,004 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Gwinnett Technical College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Gwinnett Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Gwinnett Technical College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,524
Out-of-state tuition
$6,092
Avg. net price
$6,696
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,171 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,064 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,652 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,620 |
| $110,001+ | $13,777 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,096. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Gwinnett Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other1,032
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance304
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician203
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician155
- Network and System Administration/Administrator154
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Gwinnett Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Gwinnett Technical College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Gwinnett Technical College.
Campus
Location
Lawrenceville, GA
City / state
- ZIP
- 30043-5702
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
8,728
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 15,400
- Full-time share
- 24%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 41.46%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Gwinnett Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Gwinnett Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Gwinnett Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,700 | $4,740 | $6,336 |
| 2014 | $2,796 | $4,932 | $5,034 |
| 2015 | $2,796 | $4,932 | $8,273 |
| 2016 | $2,796 | $4,932 | $7,168 |
| 2017 | $2,868 | $5,004 | $8,283 |
| 2018 | $2,972 | $5,108 | $8,213 |
| 2019 | $3,236 | $5,636 | $11,110 |
| 2020 | $3,236 | $5,636 | $12,696 |
| 2021 | $3,236 | $5,636 | $12,953 |
| 2022 | $3,236 | $5,636 | $14,637 |
| 2023 | $3,356 | $5,756 | $12,599 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Gwinnett Technical College reported total enrollment of about 8,728 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%), and White (19.6%). About 41.46% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
24.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Gwinnett Technical College in 2024 is 8,728 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,400 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
15.99% 100% Completion Time
31.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.99% of students graduating from Gwinnett Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 74% male / 26% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 93% male / 7% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Gwinnett Technical College graduates earn a median of $45,025 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Gwinnett Technical College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $45,025. Median federal loan debt: $13,000. Average net price used in cost models: $6,696.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Gwinnett Technical College graduates report median earnings of $45,025 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Gwinnett Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Gwinnett Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Gwinnett Technical College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Gwinnett Technical College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.4%
- Georgia median 37.9 pp below median (62.3%)
- Southeast median 35.1 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 33.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,821
- Georgia median 0.95× the median ($6,152)
- Southeast median 0.85× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.76× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,358
- Georgia median 0.76× the median ($5,760)
- Southeast median 0.66× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.60× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Gwinnett Technical College at a glance
Gwinnett Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution in Lawrenceville, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American39.5%Hispanic or Latino26.3%White or Caucasian19.6%
Schools near Gwinnett Technical College
Other campuses in Lawrenceville, GA when available, plus nearby institutions in Georgia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Georgia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gwinnett Technical College located?
Gwinnett Technical College is located in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is Gwinnett Technical College's tuition?
Gwinnett Technical College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,524 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,696 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Gwinnett Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,524 and average net price is $6,696 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $33,291 annually.
What explains Gwinnett Technical College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,696), completion (31.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($45,025). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Gwinnett Technical College?
Gwinnett Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,400 students, Black or African American (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Gwinnett Technical College?
About 40.3% of students at Gwinnett Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Gwinnett Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,660 six years after entry and $45,025 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Gwinnett Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Gwinnett Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Gwinnett Technical College public or private?
Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution located in Lawrenceville, GA.
Is Gwinnett Technical College an HBCU?
No. Gwinnett Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Gwinnett Technical College a tribal college?
No. Gwinnett Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.