- The purpose of Lanier Technical College (LTC) is to meet the workforce development needs of the area by providing technical and adult education to support the economic development and well-being of the people, communities, and companies of Banks, Barrow, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, and Lumpkin counties. LTC prepares people for successful work; therefore, the College plays a major role in their life-long education. It improves the intellectual and technical skills of area residents and prepares students and trainees for jobs by providing adult education, general academic and technical education, customized business and industrial training, economic development services, and continuing education. The primary educational purpose of the College is to provide high quality technical certificate of credit, technical diploma, and associate degree programs to meet the needs of area students, employers, and economic developers. Technical education is offered using up-to-date instruction, industry-standard equipment, and work-based learning delivered through traditional and distance methods and media. Lanier Technical College (LTC) will be recognized as the foremost resource for workforce development and job growth in our communities. LTC will create a multiple-access educational continuum for those aspiring to careers in technical professions. LTC will offer a supportive, student-friendly learning environment. LTC will be widely recognized as the foremost provider of healthcare and energy workforce training in northeast Georgia and will support Georgia’s other current and emerging strategic industries with training and services. LTC will strive to provide ever-improving collegiate quality, and to increase capacity to match student and business demands.
School Highlights
Lanier Technical College serves 6,908 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,908 students
- In-state tuition: $3,164
- Out-state tuition: $5,834
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lanier Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 195 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Lanier 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
Total Faculty
195 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lanier Technical College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Lanier Technical College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,908 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,504 students
797 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,404 students
1,381 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,908 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,504 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,404 students
1,678 students
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,164 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,834 is less than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,164
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,834
$6,774
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lanier Technical College cost?
Lanier Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,164 for In-State students and $5,834 for Out-State students.
What is Lanier Technical College's ranking?
Lanier Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body.
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