by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Georgia Piedmont Technical College, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Published attendance costs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College varied between $15,977.00 ranging to $18,545.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $15,977.00 in-state versus $18,545.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $3,386.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,591.00 |
| Total cost | $15,977.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,977.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,513.00 |
| Net price | $8,464.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,977.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,666.00 |
| Net price | $8,311.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $5,954.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,591.00 |
| Total cost | $18,545.00 |
| That is 4% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,545.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,513.00 |
| Net price | $11,032.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,545.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,666.00 |
| Net price | $10,879.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 2.2% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $8,497.00 | $8,654.00 | $16,335.00 |
| Senior year | $9,082.00 | $9,250.00 | $17,460.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $35,151.00 | $35,798.00 | $67,574.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,391.00 | $13,638.00 | $25,743.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $405.00 | $412.00 | $778.00 |
| Total amount paid | $48,542.00 | $49,436.00 | $93,317.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $8,497.00 | $8,654.00 | $16,335.00 |
| Senior year | $8,688.00 | $8,848.00 | $16,702.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $17,186.00 | $17,502.00 | $33,037.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,547.00 | $6,668.00 | $12,586.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $198.00 | $201.00 | $380.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,733.00 | $24,170.00 | $45,624.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,123.00 | $11,280.00 | $18,961.00 |
| Senior year | $11,889.00 | $12,056.00 | $20,266.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $46,012.00 | $46,659.00 | $78,435.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,529.00 | $17,776.00 | $29,881.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $530.00 | $537.00 | $903.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,541.00 | $64,435.00 | $108,316.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,123.00 | $11,280.00 | $18,961.00 |
| Senior year | $11,373.00 | $11,533.00 | $19,387.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,496.00 | $22,812.00 | $38,348.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,570.00 | $8,691.00 | $14,609.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $259.00 | $263.00 | $441.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,066.00 | $31,503.00 | $52,957.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $13,761.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,210.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,566.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,621.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,855.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,732.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Georgia Piedmont Technical College amounts to $9,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,666.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,500.00 |
| 75th | $15,834.00 |
| 90th | $23,830.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $8,190.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Georgia Piedmont Technical College leave with $1,310.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
The federal default-rate tier for Georgia Piedmont Technical College is Low (<5%).
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Georgia Piedmont Technical College come to $84,217,175.00 across 6,794 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 51 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $115.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Georgia Piedmont Technical College, consider the following:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.