The University System of Georgia is the fourth largest university in the nation. The University System of Georgia and other affiliates offer students higher education options at 13 institutions within a 150-mile radius of Augusta. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programming, including certificates, associates, baccalaureate, masters, doctoral and professional degrees.

Augusta/Aiken MSA
Augusta Colleges & Universities	Enrollment 2000-2001	Graduates 1999-2000
Augusta State University	5,406	678
Augusta Technical Institute	2,236	783
Medical College of Georgia	1,939	678
Paine College	935	102
Kerr Business College	516	213
Aiken Technical College	2,265	765

Augusta State University (ASU) is a four-year college offering fifty major programs, six bachelors programs and four associate degree programs, as well as graduate work in education, business, public administration and psychology. ASU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB, the International Association for Management Education. ASU offers undergraduate, graduate and Cooperative Doctoral Programs.

Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is the State Health Sciences University. MCG is a premiere Research University in the areas of Cell Signaling, Immunogenetics and Telemedicine. MCG offers Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Nursing, and Medicine. Paine College is a four-year private liberal arts college, offering Bachelors of Arts and Science degrees. It presently offers 13 accredited programs of study. Paine is accredited by SACS.

Augusta Technical College (ATC), accredited by SACS, coordinates the world-class state-funded Quick Start training program and is the only technical school in Georgia to win the U.S. Secretary of Education’s Award of Excellence. ATC is operated under the supervision of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. Programs are offered in Allied Health Sciences, Business, Engineering Technology and Industrial Education with degree programs including Associate of Applied Technology Degrees, Diploma’s, and Technical Certificates of Credit. All programs are offered on a full-time basis, ranging in length from one academic quarter to two years.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Kerr Business College (KBC) is a private institution accredited by the Accredited Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). KBC offers diploma’s and certificates in the Business and Medical fields.