 |
|
|
|
College of Coastal Georgia (formerly Coastal Georgia Community College)is a state college located in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1961 as Brunswick College. The college is a part of the University System of Georgia. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. College of Coastal Georgia also offers continuing education programs.
College of Coastal Georgia’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in the National Junior Colleges Athletics Association (NJCAA). The sports teams are nicknamed the Mariners and Lady Mariners. The campus is home to a wide variety of students clubs and organizations.
The campus of College Of Coastal Georgia is in Brunswick, GA, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at College Of Coastal Georgia include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Admission at College Of Coastal Georgia is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 72% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
College Of Coastal Georgia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,942 students enrolled (1,993 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at College Of Coastal Georgia attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Coastal Georgia
3700 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520-3644
General Phone: (912) 279-5701
http://www.ccga.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 178 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 125 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 30 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, surgical tech, radiographer |
| Mechanics and Repair | 19 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics, autobody repair |
| Office and Administration | 13 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Business and Management | 8 | business management, banking |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | information technology |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting, instrumentation tech |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding, machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Coastal Georgia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 288 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 80 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 43 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Coastal Georgia had a total enrollment of 2,942 students (1,993 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 55% |
| Part-Time | 45% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Brunswick, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,986 | 1,422 | 72% | 792 | 56% |
| Men | 652 | 471 | 72% | 296 | 63% |
| Women | 1,334 | 951 | 71% | 496 | 52% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,994 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,976 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,105 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Coastal Georgia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155800)
College Of Coastal Georgia has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $46,837 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $48,532 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $56,986 | 3 | $57,256 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $59,545 | 8 | $54,339 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $45,211 | 13 | $43,971 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $39,385 | 6 | $39,850 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $46,305 | 31 | $47,168 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Coastal Georgia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to College Of Coastal Georgia.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at College Of Coastal Georgia with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To College Of Coastal Georgia(What are QuickSchools?)
Liberal Arts
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
