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Athens Technical College, also known as ATC, is a public, technical college located in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1958 as Athens Area Vocational-Technical School and was renamed as Athens Technical College in 2000. The college records an enrollment of more than 3,500 part-time and full-time students every year. ATC offers several certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in diverse areas of study ranging from business to manufacturing-related fields. The college’s main campus is located in Athens. It operates other campuses in Elberton, Greensboro, and Monroe.
ATC has an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The student body includes an impressive number of international students.
Athens Technical is found in Athens, GA. Athens is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Athens Technical.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Athens Technical is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology and mechanics and repair.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Athens Technical has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,041 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our purpose is to provide a comprehensive educational program designed to enhance the ability of our students to participate in Georgia's development. To accomplish this purpose we facilitate public adult education programs to improve general population and workforce literacy levels; provide courses and programs that enable students to pursue the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to obtain initial employment; offer a general education curriculum to encourage students to develop intellectual, personal, and social values and an understanding of society; sponsor co-curricular activities to assist students in the development of leadership, scholarship, and fellowship traits; and conduct continuing education and training to enable individuals to acquire and maintain advanced levels of competency and pursue their personal and career development."
More complete details are provided below.
Athens Technical College
800 US Hwy 29 N
Athens, GA 30601-1500
General Phone: (706) 355-5000
http://www.athenstech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 245 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, home health aide |
| Mechanics and Repair | 204 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, mechanic and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 148 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, radiographer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, ... |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 109 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Business and Management | 82 | accounting technology, sales and marketing, business administration, small business management, operations management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 64 | web design, computer programming, data processing tech, computer networking, computer security, computer applications programming |
| Transportation | 51 | truck and bus driver |
| Education and Teaching | 41 | early childhood education |
| Office and Administration | 33 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 17 | electrician |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | food prep and kitchen assistant, personal and culinary services |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | drafting, CAD and design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child care management |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 7 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 7 | machine shop assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | technical and business writing |
Number of programs and degrees for Athens Technical in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 582 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 265 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 196 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 50 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Athens Technical had a total enrollment of 4,041 students (2,933 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Athens, 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 | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Athens Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 560000)
Athens Technical has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 26 | $59,072 | 47 | $58,824 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $59,072 | 47 | $58,824 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $55,129 | 13 | $57,203 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $55,129 | 13 | $57,203 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Athens Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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