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The main campus of Augusta Technical is in Augusta, Georgia (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Augusta Technical offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Augusta Technical students most commonly major in a field related to landscaping and horticulture, office and administration, and computer science and engineering.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, Augusta Technical had 4,171 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Augusta Technical College
3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
General Phone: (706) 771-4000
Admissions Phone: (706) 771-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 771-4148
http://www.augustatech.edu
Augusta Technical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 365 | computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, web design, computer applications programming |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 242 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 133 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics, mechanic and repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Support And Technology | 129 | medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, medical coding, surgical tech, radiographyer, ... |
| Office And Administration | 125 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Business And Management | 121 | accounting technology, call center operation, sales and marketing, business administration, entrepreneurship, operations management |
| Construction Trades | 90 | electrician, carpentry, property management |
| Production Trades | 81 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 64 | early childhood education |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 63 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 43 | landscaping, applied horticulture, greenhouse operations, turf management |
| Media | 39 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, printing press operation, graphic communications |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 32 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | CAD and design, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical transcription |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Augusta Technical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 784 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 508 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 214 | 22 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 96 | 7 |
In 2005, Augusta Technical had a total enrollment of 4,171 students (2,720 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 97% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 771-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,371 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,487 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Augusta Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 559900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 771-4148
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 55 | $55,683 | 61 | $53,481 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 55 | $55,683 | 61 | $53,481 |
*: 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
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Printing Press Operator
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Augusta Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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