·Public Technical College
Chattahoochee Technical College is a public two-year technical college headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, operating six campuses throughout Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Pickens, and Paulding counties in the northwestern Atlanta metropolitan area. The college traces its roots to the founding of the original Chattahoochee Technical College in 1963 and was reorganized in its current form through a 2009 merger with North Metro Technical College. As a member of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Chattahoochee Tech offers more than 140 programs of study leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit in high-demand career fields. The college is especially well-regarded for its healthcare programs including nursing, medical assisting, and health information technology, as well as offerings in information technology, business administration, engineering technology, HVAC, and skilled trades. Chattahoochee Technical College emphasizes hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment and maintains strong employer partnerships to facilitate job placement. With an enrollment of approximately 9,400 students, the college serves a diverse mix of traditional students, working adults, and career changers seeking practical credentials that lead directly to employment. The Golden Eagles athletic teams compete in the NJCAA and Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association in cross country, track, basketball, and club football.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$4,818
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,108
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
