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Public, 2-Year
Americus, GA

South Georgia Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in GA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$3,782

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

57.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$30,364

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

South Georgia Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Americus, GA. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,782, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 57.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$7,564

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

20.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$364

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$3,924

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$284

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.3%
49.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
53.8%
White
34.8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Two or more
3.5%
International
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Unknown
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$3,782

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$387
$30k - $48k$972
$48k - $75k$4,146
$75k+$4,383

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients51.1%
Using Federal Loans0.0%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$8,943
Pell Grant Recipients52.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

64.8%

Success

57.3%

In-State Cost

$3,782

Age 25+ Students

28.1%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 8

Working at 6yr

802 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Americus (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Americus (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.