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Chattahoochee Technical College, also referred to as Chattahoochee Tech or CTC, is a coeducational, public, technical college located in Marietta, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1961. It grants admission to over 6,000 students annually.
The College's sports teams are called the Running Herons. The official mascot is the Herons. Students of the College are encouraged to participate in cross country running and various other track and field events.
Chattahoochee Technical College is located in a large suburb, in Marietta, GA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Chattahoochee Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study media, business and management, cooking and culinary arts, and mechanics and repair.
Chattahoochee Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 6,264 students (4,485 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Chattahoochee Technical College is a public, two-year postsecondary institution that provides accessible, affordable, high quality techincal education and training. The college prepares students to enter the workforce and assists them in pursuing their educational, career and personal goals."
More complete details are provided below.
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30060-3300
General Phone: (770) 528-4545
http://www.chattcollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 426 | automobile mechanics, motorcycle mechanic, HVAC, mechanic and repair, computer repair |
| Business and Management | 422 | accounting technology, operations management, small business management, business administration, sales and marketing, call center operation |
| Engineering Technician | 168 | drafting, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, biomedical tech, electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 92 | electrician, carpentry |
| Office and Administration | 86 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 78 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 75 | computer networking, computer programming, database administration, web design, computer applications programming, computer security |
| Media | 72 | radio and TV tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 64 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 50 | early childhood education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 38 | medical assistant, surgical tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Family and Social Work | 37 | child care provider, child care management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 35 | cosmetology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | landscaping, applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Chattahoochee Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,078 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 320 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 227 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 74 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Chattahoochee Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,264 students (4,485 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Marietta, 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 | $ 1,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,856 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Chattahoochee Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 562000)
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 | 36 | $65,623 | 34 | $54,916 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 36 | $65,623 | 34 | $54,916 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
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 Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
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
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chattahoochee Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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