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Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb

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About Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is a public community college based in Clarkston, Georgia. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and provides education for a three-county service area, mostly in the metro Atlanta area. The school's service area includes Dekalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties. GPTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. Many of the school's individual technical programs are also accredited by their respective accreditation organizations. The College also offers free Adult Education courses for GED and HiSet test preparation and English as Second Language programming. Its Economic Development and Continuing Education division provides customized business and industry training to strengthen the workforce pipeline in Metro Atlanta.

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Acceptance

$13,761

Net price

2,198

Enrollment

44%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,761

Average net price

$3,386

In-state tuition

$5,954

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,470

Books & supplies

$21,274

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

$12,666

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$13,608
$30–48K
$13,355
$48–75K
$14,627
$75–110K
$15,467

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$34,619

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,264

Median earnings (6 yrs)

44%

Graduation rate

58%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,856

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,198

Total enrollment

67%

Part-time

29

Avg. age at entry

46%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women
41% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
76%
White
8%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Georgia Piedmont Technical College FAQ

Is Georgia Piedmont Technical College a public or private school?

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkston, GA.

What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?

Georgia Piedmont Technical College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Georgia Piedmont Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $13,761 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,386 in-state and $5,954 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?

About 44% of students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Georgia Piedmont Technical College students earn a median of $34,619 per year.

How many students attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College?

Georgia Piedmont Technical College enrolls about 2,198 students.

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