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Chattahoochee Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College

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.

Overview of Chattahoochee Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study media, business and management, cooking and culinary arts, and mechanics and repair.

Chattahoochee Technical College Selectivity

Chattahoochee Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Chattahoochee Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College
980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30060-3300
General Phone: (770) 528-4545
http://www.chattcollege.com

Chattahoochee Technical College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics and Repair426automobile mechanics, motorcycle mechanic, HVAC, mechanic and repair, computer repair
Business and Management422accounting technology, operations management, small business management, business administration, sales and marketing, call center operation
Engineering Technician168drafting, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, biomedical tech, electronics tech
Construction Trades92electrician, carpentry
Office and Administration86administrative assistant, data entry
Cooking and Culinary Arts78food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training
Computer Science and Engineering75computer networking, computer programming, database administration, web design, computer applications programming, computer security
Media72radio and TV tech
Nursing and Emergency Medicine64licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Security and Law Enforcement51criminal justice and safety
Education and Teaching50early childhood education
Medical Support and Technology38medical assistant, surgical tech, health diagnostic professions
Family and Social Work37child care provider, child care management
Beauty and Cosmetology35cosmetology
Landscaping and Horticulture5landscaping, applied horticulture

Number of programs and degrees for Chattahoochee Technical College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1,07827
Associate's degree32021
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22717
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years746

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Chattahoochee Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,264 students (4,485 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White47%
Black37%
Hispanic5%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1919%
20-2118%
22-2414%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Chattahoochee Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time40 %

Chattahoochee Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Chattahoochee Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Chattahoochee Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year36$65,62334$54,916
All faculty totalcalendar year36$65,62334$54,916

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

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.

Chattahoochee Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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Chattahoochee Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Chattahoochee Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Chattahoochee Technical College % of degrees in media
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Chattahoochee Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Chattahoochee Technical College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Chattahoochee Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Chattahoochee Technical College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Chattahoochee Technical College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Chattahoochee Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Chattahoochee Technical College Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Chattahoochee Technical College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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