North Georgia Technical College (MSM)

720 Westview Drive, S.W., Atlanta, GA

North Georgia Technical College offers an outstanding education in Clarksville, Georgia. The college offers occupational programs that lead to an associate’s degree. North Georgia Technical College has locations in Blairsville, Clarksville, and Currahee.

Students looking for a quality education at an affordable price will love North Georgia Technical College. The cost of tuition for Georgia residents is $85 per credit. Out-of-state residents pay $170 per credit.

The college offers outstanding career training. Programs are offered in Air Conditioning Technology, Accounting, Nursing, Automotive, Automotive Collision Repair, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Computer Information Systems, Industrial Systems Technology, math, Marine Engine Technology, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Science, and Welding.

Adult education programs are also offered at the college. The program is aimed at adults who have different needs. Courses are offered that help adults with math, reading, and writing. The program is flexible and seeks to meet the needs of a diverse body of students. Instruction is available in basic skills, ASSET, GED preparation, EL/Civics, and English as a Second Language.

Athletics helps to make an all-around individual. The college has an outstanding gym with outdoor courts. There are many outstanding facilities such as billiard tables. North Georgia Technical College now has a cross country team.

Students looking to get the credentials needed to advance their career should check out North Georgia Technical College. It provides the hands on learning necessary to be prepared for the workforce. Classes are offered in the evening for individuals with day time commitments. Not to mention that the college offers affordable tuition.

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program’s profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.Get More Information

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate’s | (B) Bachelor’s | (M) Master’s Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,…)

• Agriculture Operations
  • Horticulture (A, C)
  • Landscaping

• Business and Marketing Studies
  • Bookkeeping (A, C)
  • Administrative Assistant (A, C)

• Computer and Information Sciences
  • Web Design (A)
  • Data Processing Technology

• Construction Trades
  • Electrician (C)

• Education
  • Early Childhood Education (A, C)

• Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Child Care (C)

• Health and Clinical Professions
  • Nursing (A)
  • EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
  • Medical Assistant (A, C)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
  • Nursing Assistant (C)
  • Pharmacy Technician (A, C)
  • Medical Office Assistant (C)
  • Medical Lab Technician (A)
  • Medical Insurance Coding (C)

• Mechanic and Repair Technology
  • Auto Mechanic (A, C)
  • Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
  • Auto Body (C)
  • Computer Repair Technician (C)
  • Industrial Mechanics (A, C)

• Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology (C)
  • Culinary Arts (A, C)
  • Restaurant and Catering Management (C)
  • Baking And Pastry (C)

• Precision Production
  • Welding (C)
  • Machine Shop Technology (C)
  • Tool and Die Technician (C)

• Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice (A, C)

• Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Bus and Truck Driver (C)

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average “out of pocket” cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $25 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition range:
  • State Residents: $2,400-$2,900
  • Out-of-State: $4,800-$5,760
• Charges for part-time students are:
  • State Residents: $100-$120 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $200-$240 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	91%	–
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	89%	$5,764
Receiving Student Loans	2%	$3,731

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, North Georgia Technical College may offer services to students like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Employment search assistance

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how MSM compares against other community colleges in Fulton County and the community colleges in Georgia as a whole.

	MSM	Fulton County	Georgia
Graduation Rate	32.0%	41.6%	42.7%
Transfer-out Rate	10.3%	7.2%	9.0%

North Georgia Technical College

1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N
Clarkesville, GA 30523Tel: (706) 754-7700northgatech.eduSAVE SCHOOL

• North Georgia Technical College is a public, residential, multi-campus, two-year technical college whose mission is to provide quality technical education, adult education, continuing education, and business and industry training to individuals who can benefit from these programs and services. These efforts improve the quality of life of individuals by preparing them to succeed as literate and technically competent members of the workforce and by promoting the economic growth and development of the Northeast Georgia region. The college offers both traditional and distance learning courses that lead to the certificate, the diploma, and the associate degree. The college encourages the development of the whole individual in a learning-centered environment while maintaining measures of cost effectiveness and fiscal soundness in program planning, implementation, and services. Instruction in work ethics is emphasized, and lifelong learning is promoted. A highly competent, professional faculty and staff are customer focused and dedicated to providing high quality, accessible education and training through continuous improvement efforts.

School Highlights

North Georgia Technical College serves 2,612 students (35% of students are full-time).The college’s student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.https://7c7150fdfe426204f3f3ac20686e0ead.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html

	North Georgia Technical College	(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate’s Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional	Associates Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	108 staff	94 staff

Student Body

The student population of North Georgia Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.The North Georgia Technical College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school’s diversity has grown by 46% over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,612 students	2,712 students
Student : Teacher Ratio	24:1	30:1
# Full-Time Students	908 students	1,008 students
# Part-Time Students	1,704 students	1,704 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	176	461
% Asian	1%	3%
% Hispanic	5%	7%
% Black	6%	35%
% White	83%	42%
% Two or more races	2%	2%
% Non Resident races	2%	2%
% Unknown races	1%	9%
Diversity Score	0.30	0.69
College Completion Rate	31%	37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$23,200	$29,600

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,684 is less than the state average of $4,048. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.The public out-state tuition of $4,820 is less than the state average of $7,714. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,684	$4,048
Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,820	$7,714
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	91%	92%
Median Debt for Graduates	$11,268	$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,625