2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in Georgia to see which basic certificate 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Central Georgia Technical College to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Georgia. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 509 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend CGTC full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
CGTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 465 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattahoochee Technical College is $3,202. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,602. Of those students who received their degree, 86% 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Georgia. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 431 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,152 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,552. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in Griffin, Georgia that handed out 403 basic certificates 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity 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.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Coastal Pines Technical College is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 390 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coastal Pines Technical College. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Savannah Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Savannah Tech is a public institution located in Savannah, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 382 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Savannah Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Savannah Tech does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 377 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Atlanta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 331 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they attend Atlanta Area Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,564. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Atlanta Area Tech. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Georgia Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Georgia. It awarded 314 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Georgia Technical College is $3,052. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,452. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Oakwood, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 283 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lanier Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,666. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Lanier 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 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 282 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Georgia Technical College is $3,002. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,402. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbus Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 248 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbus Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 245 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Southeastern Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 229 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,236. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,636. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 223 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OFTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
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. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Ogeechee Technical College is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 192 basic certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Online courses are available at Ogeechee 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 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Albany Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school awarded 124 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany Technical College full time pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,396. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
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. 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 #18, South Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 99 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,692. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Georgia Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Augusta Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 81 basic certificate awards 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,632. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Augusta Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
North Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkesville, Georgia that handed out 80 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Georgia Technical College is $3,022. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,422. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at North Georgia 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 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Atlanta School of Massage came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics is a very small private for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 72 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Woodruff Medical Training and Testing landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Tucker, Georgia, and it awarded 72 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. This small public school is located in Clarkston, Georgia, and it awarded 65 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $3,178. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,578. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Athens Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 51 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. Of those students who received their degree, 65% 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 fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Career Institute ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Career Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in Conyers, Georgia that handed out 47 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
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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