Athens Technical College

Athens, GA
800 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/