by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 68 schools across Georgia to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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Our 2024 rankings named Southern Regional Technical College the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Georgia. Southwest Georgia Technical College is located in Thomasville, Georgia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Southern Regional Technical College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list means Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a great place for students working on their degree. This large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Not only is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Georgia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,620.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a fairly large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Emory University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,416.
The quality degree programs at Central Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia. This medium-sized public school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Central Georgia Technical College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,216.
The quality degree programs at Ogeechee Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia. Ogeechee Technical College is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Ogeechee Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Georgia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,935.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Georgia Northwestern Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,207.
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West Georgia Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Waco, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Georgia Technical College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,552.
With a ranking of #8, Atlanta Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Atlanta Technical College has the honor of being ranked #40 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. University of Georgia is a large public school located in Athens, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Georgia is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,557.
With a ranking of #10, Savannah Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Savannah Tech is a public institution located in Savannah, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Savannah Technical College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Georgia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,245.
With a ranking of #11, Columbus Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbus Technical College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,229.
Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking, coming in at #12. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia.
Chattahoochee Technical College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,021.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking, coming in at #13. Lanier Technical College is located in Gainesville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lanier Technical College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,635.
Georgia Highlands College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking. Georgia Highlands College is a medium-sized public school located in Rome, Georgia.
Georgia Highlands College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,971.
Athens Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking. Athens Technical College is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Athens Technical College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,555.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking, coming in at #16. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a small public school located in Sandersville, Georgia.
Not only is Oconee Fall Line Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #38 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,251.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. This fairly large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Not only is Georgia State University-Perimeter College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Georgia for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,613.
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With a ranking of #18, North Georgia Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Clarkesville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
North Georgia Technical College has the honor of being ranked #45 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,434.
With a ranking of #19, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Griffin, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Southern Crescent Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,597.
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Dalton State College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. Dalton State College is a small public school located in Dalton, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dalton State College is ranked #53 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,399.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a small public school located in Tifton, Georgia.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the honor of being ranked #46 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,862.
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University of North Georgia ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia list. University of North Georgia is a fairly large public school located in Dahlonega, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Georgia is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,895.
Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gwinnett Technical College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,804.
Southeastern Technical College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking. This small public school is located in Vidalia, Georgia.
Southeastern Technical College has the honor of being ranked #47 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,110.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Georgia ranking. This small public school is located in Valdosta, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is ranked #41 for quality in the state of Georgia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,047.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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