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Hospitality management programs in Georgia

11 hospitality management programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

5 schools offer these hospitality management programs, and Georgia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Lodging managers make sure guests have a pleasant stay and that a hotel or other lodging runs well. Some start with a high school diploma and several years of hotel work; an associate degree or certificate in hotel, restaurant or hospitality management can qualify you at smaller properties.1

In Georgia, 2 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma and 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are hospitality management (associate degree, 5 programs), hospitality and hotel management certificate or course (5 programs) and hotel and guest services job course (1 program).

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How much do hospitality management programs cost in Georgia?

Certificates and short courses (6 programs)
$2,043 to $5,668most of them, usually 13 to 41 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$5,340 to $9,186most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
72%
Earned a year, estimated
about $17,600
Length
17 to 56 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Georgia may also offer hospitality management programs. How these figures are made

Are there free hospitality management programs in Georgia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 hospitality management programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Hotel and guest services job courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Guest Services Program (CGSP)

    Goodwill Industries Of The Southern Rivers, Inc.

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Goodwill Industries Of The Southern Rivers, Inc., ColumbusHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,703
    More details about Certified Guest Services Program (CGSP) at Goodwill Industries Of The Southern Rivers, Inc.
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    34%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $169
    Students counted
    298
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,703

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Managment AAS--HM13

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,348

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Managment AAS--HM13 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,406
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,348
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Degree -HM12--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,445
    School website, HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Degree -HM12-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Degree -HM12-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,824
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    33
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,445
    School website, HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Degree -HM12-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management Diploma--Hm12

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,302

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management Diploma--Hm12 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,948
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,302
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Diploma --HM13--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,369
    School website, HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Diploma --HM13-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Diploma --HM13-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,578
    Length
    47 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,369
    School website, HOTEL/RESTAURANT/TOURISM MANAGEMENT Diploma --HM13-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Degree--Hm13

    Savannah Technical College

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Savannah Technical College, SavannahHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$10,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,340
    School website, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Degree--Hm13 at Savannah Technical College
    More details about Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Degree--Hm13 at Savannah Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,566
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,126
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $10,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,340
    School website, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Degree--Hm13 at Savannah Technical College

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Management Associate

    Athens Technical College

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Athens Technical College, AthensHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,186
    More details about Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Management Associate at Athens Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    86 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,325
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,186

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Foundations--Hp31

    Savannah Technical College

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Savannah Technical College, SavannahHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,100
    School website, Hospitality Foundations--Hp31 at Savannah Technical College
    More details about Hospitality Foundations--Hp31 at Savannah Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,100
    School website, Hospitality Foundations--Hp31 at Savannah Technical College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel Management--Hm21

    Athens Technical College

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Athens Technical College, AthensHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,062
    More details about Hotel Management--Hm21 at Athens Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,266
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,062

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management--Hm12

    Savannah Technical College

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Savannah Technical College, SavannahHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,916
    School website, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management--Hm12 at Savannah Technical College
    More details about Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management--Hm12 at Savannah Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $955
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,916
    School website, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management--Hm12 at Savannah Technical College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Management Diploma

    Athens Technical College

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Athens Technical College, AthensHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,124
    More details about Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Management Diploma at Athens Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    59 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,525
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,124

How to pay for hospitality management programs in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for hospitality management programs in Georgia

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for hospitality management programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for hospitality management programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Hospitality management programs in Georgia

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
17th of 20
hospitality management programs here, against the typical state's 6
11 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the hospitality management programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Hospitality management programs in Atlanta, Savannah, Athens and other Georgia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Georgia

How hospitality management programs compare with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in Georgia

Where the Georgia hospitality management program numbers come from

Which Georgia hospitality management programs are on this list?

These are the hospitality management programs Georgia approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia hospitality management programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about hospitality management programs in Georgia

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List