2023 Best Value Healthcare 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 Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 57 schools in Georgia to see which programs offered the best value experiences for healthcare students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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 Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Georgia Northwestern Technical College to be the best value school for healthcare students in Georgia. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 686 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $11,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,809 during the early year of their career.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Healthcare Schools in Georgia list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Pines Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia list. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 561 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Coastal Pines Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,906 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,572 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Coastal Pines Technical College graduates make an average of $31,156 annually.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 700 degrees in 2020-2021.
Chattahoochee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,602 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,219 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Chattahoochee Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,868 during the early year of their career.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Chattahoochee Technical College also is in the top 15% of our Best Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Athens Technical College is a great place for healthcare students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 239 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,047 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Athens Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,013 during the early year of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oconee Fall Line Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia list. OFTC is a small public school situated in Sandersville, Georgia. It awarded 338 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OFTC are $5,472 a year. On average, students take out $12,433 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, OFTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,787 during the early year of their career.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 433 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 degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,644 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, GTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,584 during the early year of their career.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, GTC also is in the top 15% of our Best Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking.
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Thomasville, Georgia. It awarded 568 degrees in 2020-2021.
Southwest Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,402 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $12,955 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Southwest Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,621 during the early years of their career.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Griffin, Georgia, the small public school awarded 717 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,474 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Southern Crescent Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,353 during the early year of their career.
Central Georgia Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 853 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,442 a year. On average, students take out $16,926 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CGTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,707 during the early years of their career.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia list. This fairly large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 123 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Georgia State University-Perimeter College are $9,712 a year. On average, students take out $25,755 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Georgia State University-Perimeter College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,270 during the early years of their career.
Southeastern Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia list. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in Vidalia, Georgia that handed out 369 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,286 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Southeastern Technical College graduates make an average of $35,313 annually.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 606 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. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,517 in student loans.After graduating from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,345 during the early years of their career.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Georgia, and it awarded 519 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,452 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,206 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, West Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,215 during the early year of their career.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a small public school located in Tifton, Georgia that handed out 207 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ABAC Tifton are $10,471 a year. On average, students take out $22,629 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $83.After graduating from ABAC Tifton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,510 during the early years of their career.
ABAC Tifton excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Schools in Georgia list.
Augusta Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 309 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 a year. On average, students take out $13,094 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Augusta Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,664 during the early year of their career.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #16 on the list. Oakwood, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 475 students in 2020-2021.
Lanier Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,666 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,594 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Lanier Technical College graduates make an average of $33,571 annually.
Georgia Highlands College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 189 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GHC are $9,696 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,872 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, GHC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,188 during the early year of their career.
South Georgia State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #18 on the list. Douglas, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 79 students in 2020-2021.
South Georgia State College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,662 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $19,259 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from South Georgia State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,451 during the early years of their career.
Savannah Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school awarded 464 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Savannah Tech are $5,442 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $13,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Savannah Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,136 during the early year of their career.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia list. Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 375 degrees in 2020-2021.
Ogeechee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,540 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $13,672 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Ogeechee Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,566 during the early years of their career.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. North Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Clarkesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 233 degrees in 2020-2021.
North Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,422 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,605 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, North Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,692 during the early year of their career.
Atlanta Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 418 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Atlanta Area Tech are $5,564 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Atlanta Area Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,271 during the early year of their career.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 363 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,857 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $259, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Middle Georgia State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,130 during the early year of their career.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 144 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $5,578 per year. On average, students take out $21,691 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates make an average of $30,397 annually.
Albany Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Georgia ranking. Albany Technical College is located in Albany, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 286 degrees to qualified students.
Albany Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,249 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Albany Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,133 during the early year of their career.
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Footnotes
*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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