Quick Facts

• Location: Clarkston, Georgia
• Address: 495 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021
• Phone: 404-297-9522
• Campus: DeKalb Campus
• School Type: Public Technical College
• Programs Offered: Air conditioning technology, welding and joining technology, surgical technology and other career programs
• Training Style: Classroom instruction, technical laboratories and program-specific clinical training
• Credentials Offered: Associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit
• Program Length: Varies by program and required coursework
• Tuition: Standard Georgia-resident tuition of $107 per credit hour, plus fees
• Website: Official Website

Overview

Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s DeKalb campus in Clarkston provides career education through technical and healthcare programs.

Students can develop occupational skills through diploma, certificate and degree pathways. Learning formats depend on the program, with practical work conducted in laboratories or clinical settings.

Programs Offered

Air Conditioning Technology

The diploma program combines air conditioning theory with practical applications for students preparing to enter the HVAC field.

Welding and Joining Technology

The welding diploma covers technical knowledge and practical welding skills. Graduates are prepared to pursue welding qualification tests.

Surgical Technology

The associate degree program prepares students for work supporting surgical teams. Instruction includes campus coursework and assigned clinical experiences at hospitals or surgical centers.

Training Options

Technical programs combine classroom learning with practical training.

Surgical Technology is a full-time daytime program taught in person at the Clarkston campus. Some prerequisite courses may be available online, in the evenings or on weekends.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

Published standard tuition is $107 per credit hour for Georgia residents and $214 for out-of-state U.S. residents.

Semester fees and program expenses are additional. Healthcare students may need to budget for uniforms, screenings, books and clinical requirements.

Eligible students may qualify for Pell Grants, HOPE or Zell Miller funding, scholarships and other assistance.

Why Students Choose This School

• HVAC and welding diploma pathways
• Surgical technology education in Clarkston
• Practical laboratory and clinical learning
• Multiple credential levels
• Public-college tuition

Career Opportunities

Depending on their credential, graduates may pursue HVAC technician, welding or surgical technologist positions.

Enrollment Tips

Confirm your program’s teaching location and schedule before enrolling. Surgical Technology requires separate competitive admission after completion of prerequisites; clinical placements also require transportation.

School Summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Clarkston campus offers technical and healthcare education with practical training and several credential pathways.