- Albany Tech traces its roots back to 1961 when it was established as the Monroe Area Vocational-Technical School enrolling 175 students. Shortly thereafter, the Albany Area Vocational-Technical School was built, and in 1972 the two schools were merged in the current location. Albany Tech has adult learning centers in all seven of its service delivery counties. Today, more than 3,000 full-time students are enrolled in credit programs per quarter. Another 2,500 are enrolled part-time and in seminars, continuing education courses, teleconferences and customized business training. Albany Technical College, a public post-secondary institution of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides technical education and training support for evolving workforce development needs of Southwest Georgia. To accomplish this mission, the College utilizes traditional and distance learning methods. The following purposes of Albany Tech are based on the concept that education benefits individuals, businesses and the community to provide quality competency-based associate degree, diploma and technical certificates of credit programs that prepare students for employment in business, technical sciences, health care technology, personal services and industrial careers; and to provide basic adult education and development programs to help adults improve life skills and prepare for continued education and training.
School Highlights
Albany Technical College serves 2,719 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,719 students
- In-state tuition: $4,746
- Out-state tuition: $8,751
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Albany Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 133 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Albany Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1961
Total Faculty
133 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Albany Technical College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Albany Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,719 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
997 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,722 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,719 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
997 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,722 students
1,678 students
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
79%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
14%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,746 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has grown by 58% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,751 is more than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has grown by 62% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,746
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,751
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Albany Technical College cost?
Albany Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,746 for In-State students and $8,751 for Out-State students.
What is Albany Technical College's ranking?
Albany Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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