Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Clarkston, Georgia, in a large suburban setting. The college enrolls 4,101 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a diverse array of technical and health certificate programs. Two-to-four-year certificates include Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician General, Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. One-to-two-year certificates are offered in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician General.

Situated in DeKalb County in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Georgia Piedmont Technical College serves a diverse suburban population with programs spanning the trades, healthcare, information technology, and media production.