Georgia Piedmont Technical College Tuition & Completion
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public community college in Clarkston, Georgia, enrolling about 2,198 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,761 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,386. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (76.4%) and White (7.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,386
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,761 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,198 33.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 35.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,701
- Room & Board: $18,909 annual estimate
Georgia Piedmont Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgia Piedmont Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, GA (ZIP 30021-2397).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College public or private?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Georgia Piedmont Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,386 in-state, $5,954 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,761.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,608 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,355 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,627 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,467 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,544.
How big is Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
Total enrollment: 2,198 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,701 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.09%.
First-year retention: 58.2%.
What do graduates of Georgia Piedmont Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $32,264 six years after entry; $34,619 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,666.
44.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgia Piedmont Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (135 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (121 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (116 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (69 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (67 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (59 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (56 completions)
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other (48 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (48 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (43 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.09%; median earnings $34,619 at 10 years; net price $13,761. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,386
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was $3,386.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,761
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgia Piedmont Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,761.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,761 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,544 4-Year In-State Tuition
$23,816 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$18,909 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,765 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$95,060 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Georgia Piedmont 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 Georgia Piedmont 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 | $2,546 | $4,586 | $8,435 |
| 2014 | $2,834 | $4,970 | $9,127 |
| 2015 | $2,840 | $4,976 | $7,991 |
| 2016 | $2,850 | $4,986 | $7,057 |
| 2017 | $2,920 | $5,056 | $7,452 |
| 2018 | $2,924 | $5,060 | $6,611 |
| 2019 | $3,188 | $5,588 | $5,682 |
| 2020 | $3,178 | $5,578 | $3,708 |
| 2021 | $3,178 | $5,578 | $10,111 |
| 2022 | $3,158 | $5,558 | $11,218 |
| 2023 | $3,188 | $5,588 | $7,210 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Georgia Piedmont Technical College reported total enrollment of about 2,198 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (76.4%), White (7.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). About 44.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
33.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in 2024 is 2,198 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,701 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.2%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 76.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.86% 100% Completion Time
44.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.86% of students graduating from Georgia Piedmont Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 98% male / 2% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Return on Investment
$12,666 Median Student Debt
$34,619 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
528.93% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 135 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 121 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 116 completions
4. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 69 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 67 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 59 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 56 completions
8. Computer Software and Media Applications, Other: 48 completions
9. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 48 completions
Most popular programs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Georgia Piedmont Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,359
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,856
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkston, GA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 2,198 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (76.4%), White (7.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.09%. Approximately 44.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Clarkston, GA 30021-2397
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Georgia Piedmont Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Georgia Piedmont Technical College located?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, GA.
How much does Georgia Piedmont Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,386 and average net price is $13,761 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,909 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,701 students, Black or African American (76.4%), White (7.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
About 46.3% of students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Georgia Piedmont Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $32,264 six years after entry and $34,619 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgia Piedmont Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,666.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College public or private?
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkston, GA.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College an HBCU?
No. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College a tribal college?
No. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Georgia Piedmont Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.4%).
Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Georgia Piedmont Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Georgia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.