Home > Colleges > Georgia > Details page
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
CLARKSTON, GA . 2 Year 3.7
#1780 in Best Colleges in America
495 N INDIAN CREEK DR CLARKSTON, GA 30021

Overview

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Clarkston, Georgia. It has multiple campuses in Covington, Conyers, Lithonia, and other places, serving DeKalb, Newton, and Rockdale counties. The school offers more than 180 applied associate, diploma, and certificate programs, covering five major technical fields such as medicine, engineering, business management, computer science, and public safety. It also has GED and English as a second language adult education programs. It is one of the largest adult education colleges in the state. GPTC focuses on practical skills and student development, with a graduation rate of nearly 70%, an employment rate of up to 100%, and provides a 100% online degree path to flexibly meet the needs of all types of students.

Rankings

  • 669

    #669 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 8 in Best Community Colleges in Georgia

  • Best Community Colleges in America 669 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B Value
  • C+Diversity
  • A+Safety
  • B Student Life
  • C+Location

Majors

  • Business
    151 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    145 Graduates
  • Network, Database, and System Administration
    144 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    133 Graduates
  • Computer Software Engineering
    108 Graduates
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician
    100 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    89 Graduates
  • Computer Installation and Repair
    79 Graduates
  • Welding
    68 Graduates
  • Human Resources
    67 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    39
  • Online Associates Programs
    13
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,975
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    45%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    560 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,017
  • Undergrads Over 25
    50%
  • Pell Grant
    74%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

You Might Also Like