Athens Technical College
Athens, GA800 U.S. Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA 30601
706-355-5000
Founded in 1958, Athens Technical College is a public, two-year institution of higher education located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Athens Tech is part of the University System of Georgia and offers more than 50 associate's degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. The college also has adult education, continuing education, and economic development programs.
Athens Technical College serves Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties. The college has its main campus in Athens, and additional locations in Elbert County, Greene County, and Morgan County.
The mission of Athens Technical College is to provide quality technical and adult education that contributes to the economic development of northeast Georgia.
Athens Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. The college is also accredited by the following agencies:
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of Georgia Colleges, and the Technical College System of Georgia.
Athens Technical College offers more than 50 associate's degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs in a variety of fields, including:
Business and office technology
Computers and information technology
Construction and trades
Cosmetology and esthetics
Criminal justice and law enforcement
Early childhood education
Health care and medical
Industrial and manufacturing
Media and design
Public safety and emergency services
Transportation and logistics
The college also offers adult education, continuing education, and economic development programs.
Athens Technical College has a variety of student services and support programs, including:
Academic advising
Career counseling
Disability services
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
First-year experience
GED and adult education
Job placement assistance
Library and media services
Military and veteran services
Student activities and organizations
Tutoring and academic support
The college also has a number of athletics programs, including men's and women's basketball, cross country, and golf.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 4294
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.athenstech.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.athenstech.edu/studentAffairs/financialaid/