Best community colleges in Georgia

Long gone are the days when education levels weren't inherently tied to income levels. Twenty-first-century teens as young as high school freshmen consider what colleges are available to them sooner rather than later to make a decent living in the long run.

Be it grades or money, many young adults choose the more convenient option of community college to begin their undergraduate education: 41% of all undergrads are in a two-year school, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. When it comes down to education and numbers, a community college's annual tuition and fees are significantly less than four-year schools no matter which way the data is sliced. Stacker compiled a list of the best community colleges in Georgia using rankings from Niche. These community colleges offer a great reason to consider a two-year education before moving on to a four-year school. If considering a continued education, these community colleges are a perfect place to start.

#10. Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $10,537

#9. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Rome)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $2,539

#8. Athens Technical College (Athens)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $5,782

#7. Central Georgia Technical College (Warner Robins)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $2,050

#6. Georgia State University - Perimeter College (Atlanta)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $8,795

#5. Augusta Technical College (Augusta)
- Niche grade: B-
- Net price: $9,672

#4. Savannah Technical College (Savannah)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $4,482

#3. Lanier Technical College (Gainesville)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $3,517

#2. Ogeechee Technical College (Statesboro)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: $1,328

#1. South Georgia Technical College (Americus)
- Niche grade: B
- Net price: -$91