2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 43 schools in Georgia to see which ones had the most popular online programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Northwestern Technical College the most popular school in Georgia for business students working on their degree. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 760 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $11,600 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Georgia Northwestern Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,809 during the early years of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Central Georgia Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia list. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 917 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,926 in student loans.After graduating from CGTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,707 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
The programs at Strayer University - Georgia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Georgia. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 852 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $39,315 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $121, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - Georgia graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
The programs at Albany Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Georgia. Albany Technical College is a public institution located in Albany, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 578 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,249 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Albany Technical College graduates make an average of $30,133 annually. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 43 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Atlanta Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 569 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Atlanta Area Tech accumulate an average of $21,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Atlanta Area Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,271 during the early years of their career. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Marietta, Georgia that handed out 563 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College accumulate an average of $20,219 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Chattahoochee Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,868 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school situated in Griffin, Georgia. It awarded 496 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $18,474 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Southern Crescent Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,353 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
With a ranking of #8, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. KSU Georgia is located in Kennesaw, Georgia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,708 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $27,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $260 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, KSU Georgia graduates make an average of $49,284 annually. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Lanier Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Oakwood, Georgia, and it awarded 400 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $14,594 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Lanier Technical College graduates make an average of $33,571 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Georgia Military College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and it awarded 339 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Georgia Military College accumulate an average of $17,289 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Georgia Military College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $22,427 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
With a ranking of #11, Southern Regional Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 335 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,955 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Southwest Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,621 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
West Georgia Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 314 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $15,206 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, West Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,215 during the early year of their career. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia list. Clarkston, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 306 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $21,691 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Georgia Piedmont Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,397 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Columbus Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 364 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Columbus Technical College accumulate an average of $12,999 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Columbus Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,275 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
With a ranking of #15, American InterContinental University - Atlanta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. This small private for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 284 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from AIU Atlanta accumulate an average of $42,789 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $116, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, AIU Atlanta graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,597 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a small public school located in Sandersville, Georgia that handed out 169 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,433 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OFTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,787 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
With a ranking of #17, North Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 192 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,605 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, North Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,692 during the early year of their career. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 182 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,672 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Ogeechee Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,566 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 172 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University accumulate an average of $27,857 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $259 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Middle Georgia State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,130 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Georgia Southwestern State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia list. This small public school is located in Americus, Georgia, and it awarded 174 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $28,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, GSW graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,516 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Valdosta State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 466 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,121 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $212. Once they receive their degree, VSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,901 during the early year of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #22 on the list. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 137 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $14,517 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,345 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. GTC is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 740 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,644 in student loans.After graduating from GTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,584 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Augusta Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Augusta Technical College is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 192 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $13,094 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Augusta Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,664 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Southeastern Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Southeastern Technical College accumulate an average of $14,286 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Southeastern Technical College graduates make an average of $35,313 annually. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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