 |
|
|
|
Altamaha Tech can be found in Jesup, GA (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Altamaha Tech.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Altamaha Tech is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in transportation, office and administration, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Altamaha Tech is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 840 students were enrolled in Altamaha Tech. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission
Altamaha Technical College is an institution of higher education that supports the economic empowerment of the people, communities, and businesses of Appling, Jeff Davis, Long, and Wayne counties through a variety of workforce development services in the fields of Commercial Studies and Information Processing, Health Service and Occupations, Technology and Manufacturing, and related academic education at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels; continuing education; customized training and services for business and industry; and a range of adult education programs."
More complete details are provided below.
Altamaha Technical College
1777 W Cherry St
Jesup, GA 31545
General Phone: (912) 427-5800
http://www.altamahatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 120 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 104 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Transportation | 79 | truck and bus driver |
| Office and Administration | 70 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 64 | electrician, plumbing, masonry |
| Business and Management | 39 | call center operation, accounting technology, small business management, sales and marketing |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 18 | medical coding |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer security |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | civil engineering tech, instrumentation tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | wood science |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Altamaha Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 419 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 44 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Altamaha Tech had a total enrollment of 840 students (740 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jesup, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,539 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,835 |
| Books and supplies | $ 768 |
Financial Aid:
Altamaha Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3032100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $54,060 | 4 | $53,751 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,588 | 11 | $40,991 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $50,240 | 5 | $53,146 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $50,511 | 20 | $46,582 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Altamaha Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Altamaha Tech.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Altamaha Tech with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Altamaha Tech(What are QuickSchools?)
Mechanics And Repair
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
