How much do CDL & Truck Driving schools cost in Georgia?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 21 CDL & truck driving schools in Georgia is $5,720. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a CDL & truck driving in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia has 23 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the CDL & truck driving apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a CDL & truck driving earn in Georgia?

Working CDL & truck driving professionals in Georgia earn a median of $57,050 per year, ranging from about $38,150 to $77,900 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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CDL & Truck Driving Schools in Georgia

21 schools in Georgia offer CDL & truck driving-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 23 registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia train CDL & truck driving apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in Georgia

Median net price / yr (Georgia)

$5,720

national: $8,597

Median earnings (Georgia)

$31,293

national: $37,186

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

CDL & Truck Driving pay in Georgia (all workers)

$57,050

range $38,150–$77,900 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working CDL & truck driving professionals in Georgia earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

CDL & Truck Driving licensing in Georgia: State license required

Georgia issues CDLs through the Department of Driver Services (DDS). You can apply at 18, but restrictions apply until 21, when interstate driving and hazmat hauling open up. First-time Class A/B applicants need a Commercial Instructional Permit held at least 14 days, completion of federal Entry-Level Driver Training (required since February 2022), a DOT medical exam, and passing knowledge plus 3-part skills tests.

Official source: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) · Exam: CDL knowledge test(s) for the Commercial Instructional Permit plus the 3-part CDL skills test (vehicle inspection, basic control, road test) · Typical requirement: Valid Georgia driver's license; can apply at 18 with restrictions until 21 (interstate/hazmat require 21); DOT medical certificate; Commercial Instructional Permit (CLP) held at least 14 days; FMCSA ELDT from a Training Provider Registry school required for first-time Class A/B since February 7, 2022

Official license records related to CDL & truck driving in Georgia

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) — Department of Driver Services
Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer — Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers
Used Motor Vehicle Dealer — Georgia State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College	Valdosta	public	$614	46.8%	$30,864
Southern Regional Technical College	Thomasville	public	$813	47.7%	$31,293
South Georgia Technical College	Americus	public	$1,164	52.6%	$30,364
West Georgia Technical College	Waco	public	$2,457	35.5%	$35,479
Chattahoochee Technical College	Marietta	public	$3,407	30.4%	$37,138
North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville	public	$4,005	39.7%	$32,932
Albany Technical College	Albany	public	$4,524	44.5%	$30,541
Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville	public	$6,696	34%	$45,025
Southern Crescent Technical College	Griffin	public	$5,661	46.3%	$36,104
Georgia Northwestern Technical College	Rome	public	$5,720	47.9%	$35,759
Savannah Technical College	Savannah	public	$6,114	43%	$33,018
Athens Technical College	Athens	public	$6,949	40.6%	$35,951
Lanier Technical College	Gainesville	public	$7,799	41.1%	$37,623
Ogeechee Technical College	Statesboro	public	$6,542	53%	$31,248
Central Georgia Technical College	Warner Robins	public	$7,052	44.8%	$30,848
Southeastern Technical College	Vidalia	public	$10,612	45.5%	$30,329
Georgia Piedmont Technical College	Clarkston	public	$13,761	38.9%	$34,619
Oconee Fall Line Technical College	Sandersville	public	$12,844	43.6%	$30,899
Miller-Motte College-Augusta	Augusta	private for-profit	$22,223	39.4%	$31,102
Atlanta Technical College	Atlanta	public	$-914	37.9%	$30,350
Coastal Pines Technical College	Waycross	public	$-126	55.2%	$30,214

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not CDL & truck driving graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: CDL & Truck Driving school in Georgia

How much do CDL & Truck Driving schools cost in Georgia?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 21 CDL & truck driving schools in Georgia is $5,720. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Do you need a license to work as a CDL & truck driving in Georgia?: Georgia issues CDLs through the Department of Driver Services (DDS). You can apply at 18, but restrictions apply until 21, when interstate driving and hazmat hauling open up. First-time Class A/B applicants need a Commercial Instructional Permit held at least 14 days, completion of federal Entry-Level Driver Training (required since February 2022), a DOT medical exam, and passing knowledge plus 3-part skills tests.
Can you get paid to train as a CDL & truck driving in Georgia?: Yes — Georgia has 23 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the CDL & truck driving apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a CDL & truck driving earn in Georgia?: Working CDL & truck driving professionals in Georgia earn a median of $57,050 per year, ranging from about $38,150 to $77,900 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.