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Central Georgia Technical College

Central Georgia Technical College

Central Georgia Technical College is a community college governed by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. CGTC's main campus is located in Macon, Georgia. It also has a satellite campus in Milledgeville, Georgia. It is a member of Georgia's system of technical colleges. CGTC is an institution of higher education that supports the educational, economic and community development of its seven-county service area.

CGTC aims to provide quality academic and technical education, customized business and industry services and adult education services to the citizens of Georgia. More than 90% of the students at CGTC receive financial aid.

Overview of Central Georgia Technical College

The campus of Central Georgia Technical College is in Macon, GA, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Central Georgia Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Central Georgia Technical College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and mechanics and repair.

Central Georgia Technical College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Central Georgia Technical College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 5,233 students enrolled (3,323 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Central Georgia Technical College are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Georgia Technical College

Central Georgia Technical College
3300 Macon Tech Dr
Macon, GA 31206
General Phone: (478) 757-3400
http://www.centralgatech.edu

Central Georgia Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair330HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, marine mechanic, ...
Medical Support And Technology303medical assistant, medical coding, dialysis tech, electroencephalographic tech, radiographer, phlebotomy, dental hygienist, cardiovascular tech, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine240nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, home health aide
Business And Management128accounting technology, operations management, logistics, business administration, entrepreneurship, call center operation, banking, sales and marketing, ...
Computer Science And Engineering125computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, web design, computer security, database administration
Medical Administration86medical receptionist, clinical assistant, medical transcription
Office And Administration83administrative assistant, data entry
Beauty And Cosmetology79cosmetology, barber, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist
Construction Trades75carpentry, electrician, plumbing, masonry
Family And Social Work40child care management, child care provider
Security And Law Enforcement33criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Education And Teaching32early childhood education
Production Trades31welding, cabinetmaking
Engineering Technician23instrumentation tech, architectural drafting, CAD and design, drafting
Media5animation and special effects
Law4legal assistant, legal secretary
Cooking And Culinary Arts2food prep and kitchen assistant
Science And Laboratory Technician0biology tech
Landscaping And Horticulture0applied horticulture, turf management
Real Estate And Construction Management0construction management

Number of programs and degrees for Central Georgia Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1,02055
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years31728
Associate's degree17929
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1037

Student Body

In 2007, Central Georgia Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,233 students (3,323 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White41%
Black54%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1910%
20-2113%
22-2414%
25-2918%
30-3413%
35-3910%
40-4914%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia99%

Central Georgia Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time37 %

Central Georgia Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Macon, 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.

Central Georgia Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,539
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,835
Books and supplies$ 1,300

Financial Aid:
Central Georgia Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 576300)

Central Georgia Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4764

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year46$63,31963$61,262
All faculty totalcalendar year46$63,31963$61,262

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year1*1*
All faculty totalacademic year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Georgia Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Insurance
Logistics and Materials Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Central Georgia Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Georgia Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Central Georgia Technical College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Central Georgia Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Central Georgia Technical College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Central Georgia Technical College Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Central Georgia Technical College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Central Georgia Technical College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Central Georgia Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Central Georgia Technical College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Central Georgia Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Central Georgia Technical College Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 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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