Best Trade Schools in Georgia
19 schools ranked by programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#17
National Rank
19
Schools
14
Program Types
11
Certifications
4.8
Avg Programs/School
14
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How We Rank Schools
Schools are ranked using a transparent composite score (0-100 points) based on verifiable data:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment/facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation quality 0-12 pts
- Data completeness 0-18 pts
- Outcomes (placement, salary) 0-10 pts
- Financial aid (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
- Partnership readiness 0-10 pts
No school pays for placement. Rankings are updated as new data is verified.
Top 15 Trade Schools in Georgia
1
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of creditComplete College America Online Learning Getting Started Finding Stuff In Your
Online Course Resources BlackboardOrganizations SkillsUSA National Technical Honor Society Orientation Team Student
Government AssociationThe South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets took impressive wins over
the Southern Crescent Technical College Tigers and Lady Tigers in Georgia Collegiate
Athletic Association
Contact: John Watford —
jwatford@southgatech.edu
2
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
Chamblee, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & MedicalIT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: AWS Certified, CDL, CNA, EKG, NATE, NCCER, OSHA 10,
OSHA 30
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)Interactive College of Technology is accredited by the Commission of the
CouncilLearn More Council
Contact: General Phone — —
3
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, CompTIA A+, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical
Coding
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreeslooking to continue my education or obtain training for my company About About
Accreditation BoardMessage Community Annual Reports Consumer Information Meeting Facilities News Open
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Accreditation Board
Contact: Heidi Popham — hpopham@gntc.edu
4
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryElectronics & Instrumentation
VA Approved
1% placement
Certifications: Medical Coding
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator, Medical Equipment
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 975-5000 https://wwwthe: Accreditation Commision for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 975-5000 https://wwwthe Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( coarc
Contact: Dr. Jermaine Whirl —
jermaine.whirl@augustatech.edu
5
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Plumbing Equipment, HVAC Equipment
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of creditthe Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www
Contact: Dr. Ryan Foley —
president@savannahtech.edu
6
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA
Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & Medical
VA ApprovedPell EligibleWIOATitle IV
Certifications: NATE
the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursingthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( wwwthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( wwwthe Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Contact: Erica Harden — eharden@oftc.edu
7
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningCAD/CAM & DraftingIT & Networking
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Programs eCampus Orientation BlackboardArticles WIOA Student Housing About CGTC Message from the President BoardPublications BoardPrograms eCampus Orientation Blackboard
Contact: Trena Rogers —
tmrogers@centralgatech.edu
8
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, CNA, Phlebotomy
Cognia through the NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASIthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the associate degreeParalegal Studies The American Bar AssociationATC and Georgia Student Finance Commission
Contact: Rebecca Allen —
rallen@athenstech.edu
9
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, CompTIA A+, Phlebotomy
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Blackboard
Contact: Victoria Seals, Ed. D. —
vseals@atlantatech.edu
Trade school offering Welding & Fabrication and Automotive Technology programs
with ASE, CWI certifications. State Approved accredited.
10
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, CompTIA A+, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation
status of “approval without reporting requirementsthe American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite
108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097, Phone 816the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP,
www
Contact: Lori Durden —
ldurden@ogeecheetech.edu
11
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA
Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & InstrumentationManufacturing TechnologyCAD/CAM & Drafting
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
an agency included on the TCSG approved accreditation agency listan accepted accrediting agency) reflecting the successful completion (C or better)
of a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours of coursework at the degree
levelMessage About SRTC Accreditation BoardFees Veterans Services Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Foundation at
SRTC About The Foundation Alumni Association
Contact: Jim Glass —
jglass@southernregional.edu
12
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & MedicalIT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the baccalaureate and the masters degreethe Georgia Professional Standards Commissionthe Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education wwwthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC)
Contact: General Phone — —
13
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
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Technical College BoardList Read More SCTC Welcomes Joshua Thomas to Board
Contact: General Contact — —
14
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & Carpentry
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, CompTIA A+, Phlebotomy
Cogniathe Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (wwwStudent DashboardCampus Police Campus Involvement Campus Life Clubs and Organizations Graduation
Student Government Association
Contact: Tavarez Holston —
byrdsongm@gptc.edu
15
Helms College
Augusta, GA
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
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Contact: General Contact —
contact@helms.edu
All Other Schools
| # | School | City | Programs | Certs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
|
Columbus | 4 | 1 |
| 17 |
|
Lawrenceville | 12 | 1 |
| 18 |
|
Vidalia | 10 | 1 |
| 19 |
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Waycross | 8 | 1 |
Best CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Georgia
Best IT & Networking Schools in Georgia
Best Healthcare & Medical Schools in Georgia
Best Welding & Fabrication Schools in Georgia
Best Construction & Carpentry Schools in Georgia
Best CNC & Machining Schools in Georgia
Best Automotive Technology Schools in Georgia
Best Electrical Technology Schools in Georgia
Certifications Available
NATE18 schools
Phlebotomy9 schools
Medical Coding4 schools
CompTIA A+4 schools
CNA3 schools
OSHA 103 schools
OSHA 302 schools
AWS Certified1 schools
CDL1 schools
EKG1 schools
NCCER1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Georgia?
There are 19 trade schools in Georgia tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 14
different fields.
What is the best trade school in Georgia?
Based on our composite ranking of programs, certifications, equipment, and
accreditations, South Georgia Technical College ranks #1 in Georgia.
What are the most popular trade programs in Georgia?
The most common programs are CAD/CAM & Drafting, IT & Networking, Healthcare
& Medical. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Georgia trade schools?
Schools in Georgia offer 11 different certifications including NATE, Phlebotomy, Medical
Coding, AWS Certified, CDL.
How are trade schools in Georgia ranked?
BOMAtlas ranks schools using a transparent composite score (0-100) based on program
breadth, certifications, equipment, accreditations, outcomes (placement rate, salary),
financial aid availability, and data quality.
How does Georgia compare to other states for trade education?
Georgia ranks #17 nationally with 19 schools and 9 unique program types.
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