Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2023 Average Net Price

$7,845

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,977

25.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.9%

45 Graduates

About

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Georgia Piedmont Technical College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (76 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (73 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (61 degrees).

In 2023, 953 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. 48.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (687 degrees), 6.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $2,400, which is $−5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 455 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $2,400, which is $5,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,845.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Georgia Piedmont Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $−5,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,845

2023 Value

25.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Georgia Piedmont Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,845. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Georgia Piedmont Technical College grew by 25.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgia Piedmont 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

$15,750

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was of $15,750 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.07% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgia Piedmont 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 455 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Georgia Piedmont Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,977 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is 763 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,214. This means that 25.6% of students enrolled at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% Black or African American, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% White, 4.03% Two or More Races, 3.12% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.6%) and White Male (5.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,977 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is 763 and the part-time enrollment is 2,214. This means that 25.6% of students enrolled at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 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 Georgia Piedmont Technical College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Georgia Piedmont Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,177 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
274 enrolled students
White
262 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is 73.1% Black or African American, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% White, 4.03% Two or More Races, 3.12% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 7 students (0.235%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 25 fewer women than men received degrees from Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is black or african american (687 degrees awarded). There were 6.87 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (100 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (76 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (73 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (61 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), and Human Sciences (83 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are Police officers (133,275 people), Other managers (66,336 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (55,527 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (37,890 people), and Social workers, all other (32,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), Human Sciences (83 degrees), Transportation (47 degrees), and Precision Production (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Georgia Piedmont Technical College are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing

The most specialized majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), Human Sciences (83 degrees), Transportation (47 degrees), and Precision Production (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are Computer Systems Design (549,747 people), Elementary & secondary schools (136,821 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (98,498 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (80,774 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (74,542 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
76 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
73 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
61 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

489

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

464

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 489 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (464).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 105 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Child Care Provider, which is 5.64 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Georgia Piedmont 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 45% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
687 degrees awarded
White
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is black or african american (687 degrees awarded). There were 6.87 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (100 degrees).

0.42% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
353 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
334 degrees awarded
White Male
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is black or african american female (353 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (334 degrees).

Operations

Georgia Piedmont Technical College employs 78 No academic ranks. Most academics at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are Female No academic rank (39), and Male No academic rank (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 35 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.3M

2023 Salaries

growth from 2022

In 2023, Georgia Piedmont Technical College paid a median of $14.3M in salaries, a 5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.8M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Georgia Piedmont Technical College paid a total of $4.8M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was No academic rank with 78 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgia Piedmont Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Georgia Piedmont Technical College was Female No academic rank with 39 employees, and Male No academic rank with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

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