2023 Most Popular 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. 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 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 53 schools in Georgia to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular 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. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 349 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Military College accumulate an average of $16,673 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Georgia Military College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Albany State University is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Albany State is located in Albany, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 238 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany State full time pay an average of $5,934 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,656. Associate Degree recipients from Albany State accumulate an average of $27,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Albany State, 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, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Georgia. ABAC Tifton is located in Tifton, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 174 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend ABAC Tifton full time pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,471. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,942 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ABAC Tifton. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 53 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Gwinnett Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 162 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,236. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,636. Associate Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $20,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
GTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Regional Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 160 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,402. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,212 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
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. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Georgia Technical 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 #6 on the list. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 156 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend CGTC full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,777 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CGTC, 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, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 154 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees if they attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,602. Associate Degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College accumulate an average of $17,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Georgia. It awarded 148 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Georgia Technical College is $3,052. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. 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.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in Griffin, Georgia that handed out 145 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Southern Crescent Technical College full time pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 134 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,062. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. On average, associate degree students take out $14,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Augusta Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. 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.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,632. Associate Degree recipients from Augusta Technical College accumulate an average of $13,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 #12 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 123 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,360 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia State University-Perimeter College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,712. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia State University-Perimeter College accumulate an average of $25,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia State University-Perimeter 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, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Columbus Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 117 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbus Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Associate Degree recipients from Columbus Technical College accumulate an average of $14,505 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Online courses are available at Columbus Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Athens Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Athens Technical College is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 112 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Athens Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,099 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia Highlands College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 107 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend GHC full time pay an average of $3,344 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,696. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,982 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
GHC 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. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dalton State College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Dalton, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 103 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,683 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DSC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,589. On average, associate degree students take out $16,173 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DSC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Fortis College - Smyrna did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Smyrna, Georgia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 100 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,707 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Smyrna. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $27,615 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Macon, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 96 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Middle Georgia State University full time pay an average of $4,042 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,389. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,403 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Middle Georgia State University. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lanier Technical 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 #19 on the list. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Oakwood, Georgia that handed out 86 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they attend Lanier Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,666. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lanier Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
North Georgia Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Clarkesville, Georgia. It awarded 69 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,422. Associate Degree recipients from North Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $15,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,152 in tuition and fees if they attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,552. On average, associate degree students take out $18,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southeastern Technical 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 #21 on the list. Vidalia, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 67 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,127 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeastern Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,527. Associate Degree recipients from Southeastern Technical College accumulate an average of $13,111 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southeastern Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, Albany Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Albany Technical College is a small public school situated in Albany, Georgia. It awarded 65 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany Technical College is $2,996. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,396. Associate Degree recipients from Albany Technical College accumulate an average of $24,157 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Albany 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 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Oconee Fall Line Technical 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 #24 on the list. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 64 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they attend OFTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,345 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
OFTC 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. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South University’s online programs landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. South University’s online programs is a private for-profit institution located in Savannah, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
South University’s online programs does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,480. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,845 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, South University’s online programs is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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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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