North Georgia Technical College

https://northgatech.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,568

7% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,758

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,599

30.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

39.3%

126 Graduates

About

North Georgia Technical College is a higher education institution located in Habersham County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North Georgia Technical College were General Cosmetology (46 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (32 degrees), and Electrician (28 degrees).

In 2024, 1,291 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Georgia Technical College. 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,064 degrees), 9.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Georgia Technical College is $2,568, which is $−5,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Georgia Technical College is $2,568, which is $5,592 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,758.

In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending North Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,568

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Georgia Technical College was $2,568. The cost of tuition at North Georgia Technical College is $−5,592 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Georgia Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,758

2024 Value

2.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Georgia Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,758. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Georgia Technical College grew by 2.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,061

Room and Board

$837

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Georgia Technical College was of $5,061 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.65% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $837. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86% of undergraduate students at North Georgia Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.61% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Georgia Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

North Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,599 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Georgia Technical College is 791 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,808. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at North Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Georgia Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.5% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, and 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at North Georgia Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Georgia Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,599 students. The full-time enrollment at North Georgia Technical College is 791 and the part-time enrollment is 1,808. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at North Georgia Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Georgia Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Georgia Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Georgia Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Georgia Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,014 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
292 enrolled students
Black or African American
136 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Georgia Technical College is 77.5% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, and 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.385%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 81 more women than men received degrees from North Georgia Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Georgia Technical College is white (1,064 degrees awarded). There were 9.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North Georgia Technical College is General Cosmetology (46 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (32 degrees) and Electrician (28 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Georgia Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (99 degrees awarded), Construction (130 degrees), and Precision Production (118 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Georgia Technical College are Construction managers (41,332 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (36,535 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,437 people), Other managers (31,971 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,542 people).

The most specialized majors at North Georgia Technical College in 2024 are Transportation (99 degrees awarded), Construction (130 degrees), Precision Production (118 degrees), Human Sciences (91 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (177 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Georgia Technical College are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at North Georgia Technical College are Transportation (99 degrees awarded), Construction (130 degrees), Precision Production (118 degrees), Human Sciences (91 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (177 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Georgia Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (85,802 people), Construction (85,202 people), Air transportation (37,280 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,383 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (24,817 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Georgia Technical College.

Most Common (2024)

General Cosmetology
46 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
32 degrees awarded
Electrician
28 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Georgia Technical College was General Cosmetology with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North Georgia Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

605

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

686

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 605 degrees were awarded to men at North Georgia Technical College, which is 0.882 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (686).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Georgia Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded to men at North Georgia Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 48.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at North Georgia Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 120 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from North Georgia Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,064 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Georgia Technical College is white (1,064 degrees awarded). There were 9.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

0.465% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
569 degrees awarded
White Female
558 degrees awarded
White Male
506 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Georgia Technical College is white female (569 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (558 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, North Georgia Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 31.5M. North Georgia Technical College employs 66 No academic ranks. Most academics at North Georgia Technical College are Male No academic rank (34), and Female No academic rank (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Georgia Technical College are: Management, with 24 employees, Service, with 22 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.2M

2024 Salaries

5.02%

growth from 2023

In 2024, North Georgia Technical College paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($31.5M) and a 5.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0829% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Georgia Technical College paid a total of $4.01M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Georgia Technical College were Management with 24 employees, Service with 22 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

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