Trade Schools in Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,634 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,794 to $30,746, with a median of $23,827 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,984 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Chattahoochee Technical College, Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta and Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus.

3
Schools
1,634
Graduates last year
$23,827
Median program tuition
$37,984
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Marietta, GA

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Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 13 more
Average net price
$5,227
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus

Marietta, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$31,185
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Marietta

Fortis College-Smyrna

Smyrna, GA

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Welding
Average net price
$25,784
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs, GA

Programs
Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$32,737
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Elaine Sterling Institute

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$33,918
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Shearz Institute

Lithia Springs, GA

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$46,089
Completion rate
77%
Type
Private nonprofit

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,436
Completion rate
19%
Type
Private nonprofit

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 18 more
Average net price
$2,240
Completion rate
56%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Marietta, GA?

The median published tuition is $23,827 (range $15,794 to $30,746, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus ($15,794) and Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta ($22,174). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (9 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 37 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,984 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Marietta, GA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Chattahoochee Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.