2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. 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 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Georgia to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Military College the most popular school in Georgia for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and it awarded 349 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,673 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend South University’s online programs. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. South University’s online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,480 to cover tuition and fees at South University’s online programs. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from South University’s online programs accumulate an average of $30,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Since South University’s online programs is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
The excellent associate degree programs at Augusta Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Georgia. Augusta Technical College is a small public school situated in Augusta, Georgia. It awarded 132 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Augusta Technical College full time pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,632. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,751 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Herzing University - Atlanta. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,233 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Southern Crescent Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Georgia. Griffin, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 145 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. On average, associate degree students take out $16,750 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Albany Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school handed out 65 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,396. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,157 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
With a ranking of #7, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Ogeechee Technical College is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 58 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Ogeechee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,176 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Point University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in West Point, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Point, expect to pay an average of $21,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 134 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $14,482 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Albany State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Albany, Georgia, and it awarded 238 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany State is $5,934. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,656. On average, associate degree students take out $27,860 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Georgia, and it awarded 148 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,452. Associate Degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $19,107 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,578. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,850 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Waycross, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Coastal Pines Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Southeastern Technical College is located in Vidalia, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Technical College is $3,127. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,527. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,111 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. 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.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbus Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. On average, associate degree students take out $14,505 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Life University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,911 to cover tuition and fees at Life. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Life is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Andrew College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Andrew College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cuthbert, Georgia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Andrew College accumulate an average of $36,000 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 17 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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