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Appalachian Technical can be found in Jasper, GA (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Appalachian Technical.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Appalachian Technical are in office and administration, beauty and cosmetology, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at Appalachian Technical are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007, 998 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Appalachian Technical, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Appalachian Technical College provides quality educational services in a student- centered learning environment to meet the workforce and economic development needs of the citizens, businesses, and communities of North Central Georgia."
More complete details are provided below.
Appalachian Technical College
100 Campus Drive
Jasper, GA 30143-1253
General Phone: (706) 253-4500
http://www.appalachiantech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Office And Administration | 51 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 43 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 42 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Support And Technology | 40 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, medical coding |
| Business And Management | 36 | accounting technology, operations management, business administration |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 28 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical office assistant, medical transcription, clinical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | data processing tech, computer networking |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | landscaping |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Appalachian Technical in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 175 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 102 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 47 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 7 |
In 2007, Appalachian Technical had a total enrollment of 998 students (551 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 99% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jasper, 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 | $ 719 |
Financial Aid:
Appalachian Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 402300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $52,583 | 16 | $41,807 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $52,583 | 16 | $41,807 |
*: 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
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Appalachian Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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
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