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South Georgia Technical College

Americus, Georgia · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,407 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$1,164
cheaper than 98% of comparable schools
Completion rate
52.6%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$30,364
earns ~$26,085.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

South Georgia Technical College is a public school in Americus, GA, mainly awarding certificates in skilled trades and health services. With an average annual net price of $1,164, it serves students who need affordable, hands-on training. The school offers dozens of programs beyond its core trades.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $1,164, but half of students still report receiving Pell Grants. Completion rates are reported at 52.6%, which undercounts transfers for public community colleges. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,364, though this varies significantly by program.

Net price is 80% below the Georgia median ($5,917) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 21% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$39,369
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$32,391
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$31,133
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$29,685
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$19,835
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 44 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$51,482
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$36,848
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$33,459
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$25,194
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificate$14,442
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Forestryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Processingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Processingassociate degreenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students receive Pell Grants?
51% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Ground Transportation, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts. There is also an associate degree in Culinary Arts and 50 more programs.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn?
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers earn a median of $39,369 two years after completion. Practical Nursing earners report $32,391. Vehicle Maintenance technicians report $31,133. Ground Transportation students report $29,685. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services report $19,835.
What is the completion rate?
The reported completion rate is 52.6%.
Is the school public or private?
South Georgia Technical College is a public school.

Other options in Georgia

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Albany Technical CollegeAlbany$4,52444.5%$30,541
Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta$10,48536.8%$33,523
West Georgia Technical CollegeWaco$2,45735.5%$35,479
Columbus Technical CollegeColumbus$4,00130.3%$34,238
Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRome$5,72047.9%$35,759
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin$5,66146.3%$36,104
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 141006. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.