2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 29 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Southern Regional Technical College to be the best value school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in Georgia. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 160 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,212 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southwest Georgia Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwest Georgia Technical College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 134 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,482 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College also took the #4 spot in our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Athens Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Athens, Georgia, the small public school handed out 112 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $14,099 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Athens Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Athens Technical College also did well on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Pines Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Waycross, Georgia, and it awarded 53 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 per year.
Online courses are available at Coastal Pines Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Crescent Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution located in Griffin, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 145 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,750 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. OFTC is a public institution located in Sandersville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 64 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OFTC are $5,472 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,345 in student loans.
Online courses are available at OFTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 154 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,365 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Chattahoochee Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Georgia, and it awarded 148 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,452 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,107 in loans while pursuing their degree.
West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 123 students in 2020-2021.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,712 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia State University-Perimeter College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Ogeechee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,540 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,176 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Ogeechee Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and it awarded 162 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,433 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Augusta Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 132 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Augusta Technical College. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southeastern Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 67 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,111 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeastern Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. North Georgia Technical College is located in Clarkesville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 69 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Georgia Technical College are $5,422 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Highlands College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. GHC is located in Rome, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 107 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GHC are $9,696 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,982 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GHC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Central Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Central Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Warner Robins, Georgia that handed out 156 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,442 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.
CGTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 96 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Middle Georgia State University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,389 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $22,403 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Middle Georgia State University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Middle Georgia State University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Savannah Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Savannah Tech is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Savannah Tech are $5,442 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,165 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Savannah Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are $5,552 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbus Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 117 associate degrees to qualified students.
Columbus Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,505 in student loans.
Columbus Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lanier Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Oakwood, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 86 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 a year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lanier Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Albany Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school handed out 65 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Albany Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,157 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Albany Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Dalton State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Dalton, Georgia, and it awarded 103 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DSC are $10,589 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,173 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DSC. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. This small public school is located in Clarkston, Georgia, and it awarded 18 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $5,578 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,850 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Atlanta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Atlanta Area Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Atlanta Area Tech are $5,564 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,124 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Atlanta Area Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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