Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public community college located in Rome, GA. It offers 182 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 59 programs).

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,132 for Georgia residents and $5,532 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Georgia public community colleges' average ($6,815).

The school has 6,141 students, which is higher than Georgia community collleges' average (2,235). In addition, 2,733 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of Georgia community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Georgia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,132$5,532
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,233
Average Financial Aid$4,321
Cost of Attendance$21,865$24,265
After Financial Aid$17,544$19,944
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Georgia Northwestern Technical College$3,132$5,532
Public Community Colleges in Georgia$4,825$6,815
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs4415NOT OFFERED
Total Programs13745NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician8 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design8 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator7 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance9 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist36 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training5 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching29 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician10 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies12 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social Work (other)3 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
LineworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager6 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder38 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist8 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator30 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician13 completers
19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant29 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Lactation Consultant7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist18 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mammography Technician/TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training20 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management88 completers
93 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management15 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping32 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science12 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management6 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Management NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,141 students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,333 male students and 3,993 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,3261,5204,806
Male Students2,3336181,715
Female Students3,9939023,091

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 6,141 total students, 3,966 students enrolled through distance learning (2,733 students enrolled exclusively and 1,233 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,141
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,733
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,233
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,175

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
AddressOne Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA
Phone706-295-6963
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,132
Out-of-State$5,532
Student Population »6,141 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »48%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate65% (Full-time)
46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,321
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)