Lanier Technical College
34.4 mi2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 619
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $3,980
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,529
Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 565 awards in the trades we track: welding, HVAC, CDL, diesel mechanic, electrician, auto body, industrial maintenance, auto mechanic, machining and CNC.
- Address
- 800 U.S. Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA 30601
Open in Maps - Website
- www.athenstech.edu
- Phone
- (706) 355-5000
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 3,318
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (145); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (19) | 164 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (62); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (14) | 76 |
| CDL | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (49.0205) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (71) | 71 |
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (47); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (8); Associate degree (4) | 59 |
| Industrial Maintenance | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0303) | Certificate, under 12 weeks (12); Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (22); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (3); Associate degree (6) | 43 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (32); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (7); Associate degree (4) | 43 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (33); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (2); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (2); Associate degree (5) | 42 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (25); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (6) | 31 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (47.0613) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (30) | 30 |
| Machining and CNC | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist (48.0510) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (1); Associate degree (3) | 4 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0302) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (2) | 2 |
| Solar and Wind | Solar Energy Technology/Technician (15.1703) | No completions reported | 0 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $3,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $5,958 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $16,672 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $7,929 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (47.02) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $57,061 | n/a |
| Ground Transportation (49.02) | Undergraduate certificate | $61,439 n=28 | n/a | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 64%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $40,154
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 246813. How we build this list.